Vir Das, a renowned stand-up comedian and actor, is set to create history by becoming the first Indian to host the 2024 International Emmy Awards. Das shared the exciting news on his official Instagram, expressing his gratitude and enthusiasm, saying, “Thanks to your support, I have been appointed as an Indian Emmy Host. I can’t wait to host the International Emmys this year! Crazy. Thank you for having me. Tremendously honoured and excited!”
This achievement adds to Das’s growing list of accolades. He was previously nominated for an Emmy in 2021 for his special "Vir Das: For India" and won an Emmy in 2023 for his Netflix special "Landing." He is currently on his international Mind Fool tour, continuing to entertain audiences worldwide.
Beyond stand-up comedy, Vir Das has created, produced, and starred in various shows, including ABC’s “Whiskey Cavalier,” Netflix’s “Hasmukh,” and Amazon’s “Jestination Unknown.” He has also appeared in Judd Apatow’s film “The Bubble” and is developing a comedy series with CBS Studios and Andy Samberg. Additionally, he is the lead vocalist of India’s comedy-rock band Alien Chutney.
Many celebrities congratulated Vir Das on social media for this remarkable achievement. Dia Mirza called it “absolutely amazing,” Shweta Tripathi expressed her excitement, and Kriti Sanon and Shefali Shah also praised him.
Vir Das began his career in stand-up comedy, performing in India and internationally. He gained popularity through his stand-up specials, live shows, and acting roles in Bollywood films like "Delhi Belly," "Go Goa Gone," and "Badmaash Company."
The International Emmy Awards will take place on November 25 in New York City. With this achievement, Vir Das continues to break barriers and bring Indian talent to the global stage.
