New Delhi, July 21 -- Comedian Vir Das has spoken about taking a stand for the ongoing student protest in New Delhi. According to him, fellow Indian live artists should support the dissent.

The International Emmy Award winner has criticised staying silent while later selling tickets to youth. According to Das, audiences shouldn't be expected to show support selectively.

"If you're an Indian live artist. I hope you understand the sheer hypocrisy of not speaking up for young people, and then trying to sell them tickets later," Vir Das wrote.

He argues India's concert economy relies on young people's collective backing. Some artists claim political neutrality, which Das called comfortable evasion.

The standup comedian respects individual...