Actor taking lead role in hilarious 8
episode series that will have you in splits
New
York, NY (August 12th, 2015):
It hasn’t been long since the launch of Rebtel’s Unlimited Calling Plan to
India (http://www.rebtel.com/en/landing/Welcome/unlimited/).
But to actor and stand-up comic, Vir Das, who is best known for his work in
Delhi Belly and Goa Go gone, it seems like an eternity. What with Indian
relatives and friends bombarding him with calls on trivial issues and refusing
to hang up. Well, who the heck can blame them? With Rebtel offering Unlimited
Calling to India for just $8 a month and the first month free, who wouldn’t
want to talk for hours? But once a comic, always a comic.Vir is working with
Rebtel to pave the way for comedy to meet reality by turning each of those
annoying calls into a pricelessly fun (pun intended) video and is now fueling a
potential wildfire after sharing them
with the world on Twitter. In fact, Vir’s 2nd video just went up
today. Who wants to hear about what Grandpa thinks of Game of Thrones or their
uncle’s strip club experience? Well now Vir has to, and Rebtel isn’t sorry
about it.
“Working with Vir Das was a
no-brainer. He is a very popular Indian actor and stand-up comic whose
personality, movies, gigs, and large following are very much in sync with
Rebtel’s identity as a fun, spirited, and rebellious brand,” states US
Marketing Manager, Varun Atrey. “Vir also has a phenomenal Twitter presence and
his witty, relatable videos are definitely going to strike a chord with our
target audience, the unique rebels of the world. Thanks to Vir’s enthusiasm, we
now have what I would call a well-rounded social media campaign”.
Vir
will be putting a surprising spin on different themes surrounding international
calling in 6 more comical videos over the coming weeks. So far he’s spoken to
his grandfather, who allegedly has “all the time in the world” to learn the ins
and outs of Game of Thrones. See the uproarious video at (https://www.facebook.com/Rebtel/videos/vb.14657950530/10155914512270531/?type=2&theater).
This week Vir gets a call from Harvard University and in the coming weeks you
won’t believe what happens. He’ll receive calls from his niece to gossip about
boys from her class, speak with his cousin who suddenly decides to get in touch
with his Indian roots, and even get awkwardly personal questions from Grandma.
Vir is even giving fans the opportunity to interact with him over Twitter on
September 18th from 12 to-3pm. Fans can tweet at @TheVirDas
explaining what their most awkward conversation topics/questions have been
while on the phone with their parents. Vir will pick the best ones and provide
amusing text replies telling individuals how they should respond during such
tricky encounters.
To get all the scoop on Rebtel’s
Unlimited calling plan to India, to learn more about VirDas’ collaboration with
Rebtel, or connect for media purposes, email eosborn@beautifulplanning.com or
call 1.877.841.7244. To download the app visit: http://www.rebtel.com/en/Get-Rebtel/.
ABOUT REBTEL
From its beginnings as a plucky start-up
intent on disrupting the telecom industry to its present day status as one of
the most successful digital international calling companies in the world,
Rebtel has always remained true to its vision of providing user friendly,
cheap, and high quality communication to immigrant communities across the
globe. Rebtel was founded in 2006 and is a profitable company with a turnover
of $95 million in 2014. Rebtel is headquartered in Stockholm with team members
across the globe.
