International Emmy Triumph: At the 51st International Emmy Awards, Vir Das and Ekta Kapoor claimed prestigious honors, celebrating outstanding contributions to entertainment. Vir Das secured the International Emmy for Comedy with his Netflix special, “Vir Das: Landing,” marking his second nomination in this category. Ekta Kapoor received the esteemed International Emmy Directorate Award, lauded for her groundbreaking impact on Indian television.
Vir’s triumph:
Vir Das clinched the Best Comedy title at the International Emmy Awards for “Vir Das: Landing,” produced by Weirdass Comedy, Rotten Science, and Netflix. This achievement arrived amid tough competition, tying with Derry Girls season 3. The global recognition for his comedic prowess highlighted his success on an international stage, elevating his profile further. Nominees such as Argentina’s “El Encargado” and France’s “Le Flambeau” season two competed in this category.
Ekta Kapoor’s impact:
Ekta Kapoor received the Directorate Award for her influential career and transformative influence on Indian television. Overwhelmed by the honor, Ekta expressed her surprise and gratitude, dedicating the moment to India. In a heartfelt moment after receiving the award, she proclaimed, “This is for you India. We are bringing home your Emmy,” signifying the significance of the recognition for the Indian entertainment industry.
Shefali Shah’s journey:
Despite a remarkable performance in “Delhi Crime,” Shefali Shah fell short in the Best Actress category, losing to Mexican actor Karla Souza for her role in “Dive.” The competitive field also included Connie Nielsen from the Danish project “The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen” and UK’s Billie Piper in “I Hate Suzie Too.” Shefali Shah shared glimpses of her journey to the International Emmy Awards, showcasing the global celebration of talent.
The 51st International Emmy Awards unfolded in New York and were hosted by Penn Jillette, one half of the acclaimed performing duo Penn And Teller. Despite varied outcomes, the event spotlighted exceptional talent and the global resonance of the entertainment industry.