Another feather in his hat

Actor-comedian Vir Das has been announced as the host for the 52nd edition of the International Emmy Awards, making him the first Indian to emcee the event. The ceremony will be held in New York City on November 25.

It marks Das’ return to the International Emmy stage after he won the best comedy award for his Netflix stand-up special Vir Das: Landing in 2023. The actor-comedian, also known for films such as Go Goa Gone and Delhi Belly, said, “Returning to the International Emmy Awards, this time as the host, is a deeply personal and exhilarating moment for me. The Emmys have always been a beacon of excellence and a celebration of diverse stories from around the world. Having won an Emmy last year for Landing, I feel a profound connection to this event and am incredibly honoured to play a central role in it.”

Organised by the New York–based International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), the International Emmys are presented in recognition of the best television programmes produced outside the US. At the 2023 International Emmys, Das had shared the trophy with popular British teen sitcom Derry Girls Season 3.