Vir Das shares story of IIT graduate turned taxi driver in the US

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Vir Das met a former IIT Bombay graduate who is now a taxi driver in the US. The encounter took place at San Jose airport, where the driver shared his struggles after being laid off from a scientific career. The driver, who holds a PhD, expressed his longing for home and the challenges of adapting to life in America. He described his current job as a necessary step, contrasting sharply with his academic achievements. Das found the meeting humbling, feeling outmatched by the driver's impressive background. He is currently in the US for his Mindfull tour and recently won a Best Comedy Award at the 2023 International Emmy Awards.


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