The grandeur of the 51st International Emmy Awards was showcased at the World Television Festival in New York City on November 20. The much-anticipated event will be broadcast in India on November 21, 2023, at 6:30 am IST.
Indian Nominees Garner Attention:
Notable Indian personalities, including actor and stand-up comedian Vir Das, as well as Jim Sarbh and Shefali Shah, earned nominations in the comedy and best actor/actress categories, respectively, adding to the fervour of the event. The International Emmy Awards highlighted nominees hailing from 20 countries across 14 distinct categories.
Vir Das Clinches International Emmy for Best Comedy
Vir Das, the acclaimed Indian comedian, clinched the esteemed International Emmy Award for Best Comedy, securing recognition for his Netflix special, 'Vir Das: Landing.' His triumph shared the limelight with the British comedy series 'Derry Girls: Season 3.' Remarkably, this win marked Vir Das's premiere victory at the International Emmys, following a prior nomination in 2021 for his show 'Vir Das: For India.
The victory holds profound significance for the comedian, who reflected on his arduous journey leading up to this accolade. Sharing a poignant revelation on Instagram, he disclosed grappling with severe backlash for a satirical poem in one of his United States performances, which had led him to contemplate suicide. The triumph, therefore, stands as a testament to his resilience and perseverance.
Ekta Kapoor honored with International Directorate Award
Renowned producer-director Ekta Kapoor was bestowed with the esteemed International Directorate Award during the 51st International Emmy Awards ceremony held in New York. Deepak Chopra, the acclaimed author and influential figure, presented Kapoor with this distinguished honour.
Kapoor scripted history as the first Indian female filmmaker to receive the esteemed 'Directorate Award' at the Emmys. In her gratitude-laden statement after receiving the award, she expressed, "I'm thrilled to be acknowledged with the prestigious Emmys Directorate Award! This recognition fills me with immense joy as it brings to light the global resonance of my work. My journey in storytelling has allowed me to be heard, seen, and represented. I'm thankful for the audience's unwavering support that has enabled me to transition from television to the realms of films and OTT platforms."
Exploring Other Winners of the International Emmy Awards 2023:
The 2023 International Emmy Awards presented accolades across various categories:
- Sports Documentary: 'Harley & Katya'
- Best Actress: Karla Souza in 'La Cada' (Dive)
- Non-Scripted Entertainment: 'A Ponte - The Bridge Brasil'
- Arts Programming: 'Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On'
- Short-Form Series: 'Des Gens Bien Ordinaires' (A Very Ordinary World)
- Kids (Animation): 'The Smeds and The Smoos'
- Kids (Factual & Entertainment): 'Built To Survive'
- Kids (Live-Action): 'Heartbreak High'
- TV Movie/Mini-Series: 'La Cada' (Dive)
- Comedy: Shared between 'Vir Das: Landing' and 'Derry Girls - Season 3'
- Best Actor: Martin Freeman from 'The Responder'
- Telenovela: 'Yargi' (Family Secrets)
- Documentary: 'Mariupol: The People's Story'
- Drama Series: 'The Empress'
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