Comedian-actor Vir Das has made history as the first Indian to host the prestigious International Emmy Awards, which will take place on November 25, 2024, in New York City. Vir shared the exciting news on Instagram, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity with the caption, “Thanks to your support, an Indian Emmy Host…Tremendously honoured and excited!”
The announcement has been met with admiration from Bollywood celebrities, including Hrithik Roshan, who commented, “Wow. That’s amazing. Very well done,” and Dia Mirza, who called it “absolutely amazing.” Zoya Akhtar, Kriti Sanon, and Shefali Shah also lauded his achievement, expressing their excitement.
Vir, reflecting on the honor, said, “I am so happy to be hosting the International Emmys. It’s a prestigious night that celebrates global content creators. I know first-hand how it can be life-changing.”
Vir Das’ Career and Achievements:
- Vir was nominated for an Emmy in 2021 for his special Vir Das: For India.
- He won an Emmy in 2023 for his Netflix special Landing.
- Currently, he’s on his Mind Fool tour.
- His other projects include series like ABC’s Whiskey Cavalier, Netflix’s Hasmukh, and Amazon’s Jestination Unknown.
- Vir also starred in Judd Apatow’s The Bubble and is working on a comedy project with CBS Studios and Andy Samberg.
Beyond his work in stand-up and TV, Vir is the lead singer of Alien Chutney, a comedy-rock band, and has appeared in Bollywood films like Delhi Belly and Go Goa Gone.
