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Vir Das Becomes First Indian to Host International Emmy Awards; Hrithik Roshan and Dia Mirza Praise Him

Renowned stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das is set to make history as the first Indian to host the prestigious International Emmy Awards in 2024. Sharing the exciting news on his Instagram, Vir expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm for this prestigious opportunity.In his post, Vir shared a photo of himself along with a screenshot of a news article announcing his hosting duties. Captioning the post, he 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!”
The announcement has garnered congratulatory messages from Vir’s industry peers and colleagues. Hrithik Roshan, Apoorva Mehta, Bipasha Basu, Zoya Akhtar, Dia Mirza, Shweta Tripathi, Kriti Sanon, Soni Razdan, and Shefali Shah, among others, have expressed their excitement and pride over Vir’s achievement.
Vir Das shared his thoughts on the opportunity, saying, “I am so happy to be hosting the International Emmys. It’s a massive prestigious night to uphold makers from across a world that I believe is making its best content. I know first-hand how it can be life-changing.”This is not the first time Vir Das has been recognized on the international stage. In 2021, he was nominated for an Emmy for his special “Vir Das: For India,” and in 2023, he won an Emmy for his Netflix special “Landing.”

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,” further showcasing his versatility as an entertainer. The International Emmy Awards will be held on November 25, 2024, in New York City, and Vir Das’s hosting duties are sure to add to the excitement and global recognition of this prestigious event.
Mohd Ziyaullah Khan
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Is a Mechanical Engineer by education but a writer by passion and hobby. He has been into the field of Content Writing and Marketing since a decade and loves to write on a wide range of genres. The entertainment genre remains his favorite as he has developed an expertise in writing about B Town and its celebrities.
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