'Can’t wait to...': Vir Das becomes 1st Indian to host International Emmy Awards

Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das will host the 2024 International Emmy Awards, organised by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The actor from 'Call Me Bae' made the announcement on his Instagram handle. This year’s Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on November 25 in New York City. Das will become the first Indian to host the prestigious event.

Sharing the news and his excitement on social media, Das 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 honored and excited!" Actor Hrithik Roshan commented on his post, "Wow. That’s amazing. Very well done." Actress Shweta Tripathi reacted, "Whoaaaaaaa, this is absolutely amazing!! Shall be watching."

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

"I am so happy to be hosting the International Emmys. It’s a massive and prestigious night to honor creators from around the world who are making some of the best content," said Vir Das in a statement. "I know first-hand how it can be life-changing," he added.