Vir Das Discusses Challenges of Roast-Style Hosting at Indian Film Award Shows

Comedian Vir Das explained why Indian film award shows rarely feature roast-style hosting like international ceremonies. Drawing from his experience scripting Indian awards, he noted that star egos and power imbalances make such humor difficult, as celebrities may not accept jokes from those perceived as lower in status. He contrasted this with events like the Oscars, where comedians humanize stars through playful roasting, a dynamic less feasible in India due to hierarchical industry relationships.