Vir Das To Host International Emmy Awards In NY
NEW YORK, NY (ANI) – Indian stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das is set to host the 2024 International Emmys, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced on September 11.
Das was earlier nominated for an Emmy in 2021 for his special ‘Vir Das: For India’ and won in 2023 for his Netflix special ‘Landing.’ The comedian is currently on his international ‘Mind Fool’ tour.
He is the first Indian who will host this prestigious event.
Apart from his stand-up work, Vir Das has also created, produced, and starred in several series, including ABC’s Whiskey Cavalier, Netflix’s Hasmukh, and Amazon’s Jestination Unknown.
Das appeared in Judd Apatow’s The Bubble and is developing a single-camera comedy with CBS Studios and Andy Samberg. He is also the lead singer of India’s comedy-rock band Alien Chutney.
Vir Das expressed his happiness at the opportunity of hosting the International Emmys
“I am so happy to be hosting the International Emmys. It’s a massive prestigious night to uphold makers from across the world that I believe is making its best content. I know first-hand how it can be life-changing,” he said in a statement.
Bruce L. Paisner, president and CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, 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 humor 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.”
The International Emmy Awards will be held on November 25, here.
Vir began his career in stand-up comedy, performing at various venues in India and abroad. His rise to fame came through a mix of stand-up specials, live performances, and appearances in Bollywood films like Delhi Belly, Go Goa Gone, and Badmaash Company.
For his political views which he often brings into his work he has been vilified by the BJP and Modi government. He has had to go to court and faced threats to his life.
His work has earned him critical acclaim and multiple International Emmy nominations.
