Vir Das to announce shock retirement from acting?

Das created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Das fans. Speculation had been rife that the Indian actor best known for his role in Delhi Belly, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 46, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 26/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-comedian just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouVir

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouVir was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouVir.”
— @DesireePlum, 25 Feb 2026

“Das wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 25 Feb 2026

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