Vir Das Becomes 1st Indian To Host International Emmy Awards After Historic Win Last Year

Vir Das is an Indian comedian, actor and musician who is not only famous for being in controversies but making history on the global stage. After winning the International Emmy Award for best comedy, Vir Das is ready to become the first Indian to host the 2024 International Emmy Awards. The ceremony will take place in New York City. This will be the 52nd International Emmy Awards. Following the announcement, the Call Me Bae actor expressed his excitement on Instagram.

Vir Das will be the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards

Sharing the news through his Instagram account, Vir Das thanked everyone and wrote, "Thanks to your support, an Indian Emmy Host. I can’t wait to host the @iemmys this year! Crazy. Thank you for having me. Tremendously honoured and excited!"

Bruce L Paisner, President & CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, shared the news and said, "We’re delighted to welcome back Vir Das to our stage and to add International Emmy® Host to his impressive list of talents. With his unique humour and perspective on the world, he now joins a distinguished group of Gala hosts over the years who fit in perfectly with our global audience." Hrithik Roshan commented, "Wow. That’s amazing. Very well done." Zoya Akhtar wrote, "Zoya Akhtar," in the comment section under Vir Das' post.

1 nomination and 1 win: Vir Das' track at International Emmys

In 2021, he was nominated for an International Emmy in the Comedy category, and in 2023, he won the award for his Netflix comedy special Landing. 

This year, he will host the International Emmy Awards. It will be held this year on November 26 in New York.