Vir Das Becomes First Indian to Host the International Emmy

Vir Das, the stand-up comedian and actor from india, hosted this year's 52nd International Emmy Awards 2024. He made history by being the first Indian to emcee this show. This year's best television programs produced and aired outside the United States were featured in New York City during the ceremony. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) presented this annual award, with this year including nominations across 14 categories, such as Drama Series, Comedy, and Documentary.

Vir Das Makes History

For the special day, Das wore a striking ensemble designed by Salooka by Shubhangi Bajpai. The ensemble had a perfect blend of traditional and modern aesthetics. His outfit had a black blazer, an embroidered white kurta, and flared trousers, showing a perfect fusion of Eastern and Western styles.

Vir Das's Journey to International Stardom

Vir Das has done an incredible job blending the various aspects of his career which are stand-up comedy, acting, and music. Das is Known for his Netflix specials like Vir Das: For India, which was nominated for an Emmy in 2021 and Landing, which won him an Emmy in the year 2023. Beyond comedy, Das has created and starred in projects like Netflix’s Hasmukh, ABC’s Whiskey Cavalier, and Judd Apatow’s The Bubble. Additionally, he leads India’s comedy-rock band Alien Chutney. He expressed excitement saying, "I am so happy to be hosting the International Emmys. It's a huge prestigious night to celebrate makers from all over a world that I believe is producing its best content. I know firsthand how it can change your life."

International Emmy Awards 2024: Highlights

Here is a list of some winners.

Drama Series: Les Gouttes de Dieu (Drops of God)
Comedy: División Palermo
Best Performance by an Actor: Timothy Spall -The Sixth Commandment
Best Performance by an Actress: Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying - Hunger
Documentary: Otto Baxter: Not A F**ing Horror Story*
TV Movie/Mini-Series: Liebes Kind (Dear Child)

An Indian series, The Night Manager, with Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor in the main role had been placed under the nomination for Best Drama Series, but had been defeated by Les Gouttes de Dieu.

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