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NYC — In a historic milestone for India, actor-comedian Vir Das has been announced as the host for the 2024 International Emmy Awards. The ceremony is set to take place in New York City on November 25, 2024. This announcement marks a significant moment as Vir Das becomes the first Indian to host the prestigious international event.
Key Facts:
- Vir Das is the first Indian entertainer to host the International Emmy Awards.
- The awards will be held on November 25, 2024, in New York City.
- Vir Das won an Emmy for his Netflix special “Landing” in 2023 and was nominated in 2021 for “Vir Das: For India.”
Vir Das expressed his excitement about hosting the event on Instagram, writing, "Thanks to your support, an Indian Emmy Host can't wait to host the @iemmys this year! Crazy.
Thank you for having me. Tremendously honoured and excited!" His announcement has been met with enthusiastic support from industry peers.
Hrithik Roshan commented, "Wow. That's amazing. Very well done," while Kriti Sanon and Shweta Tripathi also shared their admiration and excitement.
In addition to his hosting role, Vir Das has made notable contributions to television and comedy. His previous work includes the Emmy-winning Netflix special “Landing” and the Emmy-nominated “Vir Das: For India.”
He has also appeared in television shows such as “Jestination Unknown” on Amazon, “Hasmukh” on Netflix, and “Whiskey Cavalier” on ABC.
Das is currently working on a new sitcom with Andy Samberg and CBS Studios and continues to perform as the lead singer of the comedy-rock group Alien Chutney.
His career began with stand-up comedy and has expanded to include significant roles in Bollywood films such as “Delhi Belly,” “Go Goa Gone,” and “Badmaash Company.”
His recent appearance in the Ananya Panday-starring “Call Me Bae” has garnered rave reviews.
Vir Das's hosting of the International Emmy Awards represents a landmark achievement, showcasing his growing influence on the global stage and highlighting the expanding reach of Indian talent in international entertainment.