Vir Das, a renowned Indian stand-up comedian and actor, is set to host the prestigious International Emmy Awards 2024. This comes after his impressive win at the previous year’s ceremony, where he took home his first International Emmy Award.
Vir Das, a talented actor and stand-up comedian, has been announced as the host of the 2024 International Emmy Awards by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 25 in New York City. Das, who has already made his mark with a nomination in 2021 and a win in 2023 for his Netflix special ‘Landing’, will now take on the role of presenter.
Notably, he will be the first Indian to host this prestigious event, marking a significant milestone.”The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is thrilled to have Vir Das return to our stage, this time as the host of the International Emmy Awards,” said Bruce L. Paisner, President and CEO.
“We’re excited to see him bring his exceptional talents to this new role, adding another achievement to his already impressive portfolio.”
“Vir Das, a celebrated actor and stand-up comedian with a massive global following, is set to host the International Emmys. Recently he was seen in a role as a news anchor in Prime Video’s Call Me Bae and currently touring the world with his ‘Mind Fool’ show, Das expressed his excitement about the opportunity.
‘I’m honored to host the International Emmys, a prestigious platform that celebrates exceptional content creators from around the world,’ he said. ‘Having experienced it firsthand, I know how life-changing this recognition can be.’ A thankyou note was written by him on Instagram thanking International Emmys.
Vir Das is a versatile entertainer who has expanded his creative horizons beyond stand-up comedy. He has successfully ventured into television and film, producing, acting in, and creating engaging content. His notable works include the Netflix series Whiskey Cavalier, a spy drama-comedy, and the travel series Destination Unknown on Prime Video.
Additionally, he has starred in films like Judd Apatow’s The Bubble and created thought-provoking content with his Netflix special Hasmokh. Das’s comedic prowess has earned him international recognition, including a nomination for ‘Vir Das: For India’ in the Comedy category earlier and a prestigious International Emmy win for ‘Vir Das: Landing’ in 2023
Vir Das with his prestigious Emmy Award
