Vir Das Creates Viral Song About Mumbai's Air Pollution Crisis: "AQI, AQI, Let Me Die"

Nov 29, 2025 11:01 am CST

Comedian Vir Das has turned Mumbai's worsening air quality into a viral musical moment with his humorous yet pointed song about pollution. Accompanying himself on ukulele, Das captures the daily struggles of living with poor AQI levels while questioning ongoing construction and highlighting how pollution affects children and the elderly. His creative blend of comedy and environmental commentary has resonated with audiences facing similar air quality challenges across urban India.