Indian Comedian Vir Das Wins First International Emmy for “Vir Das: Landing”
Vir Das, the popular Indian actor-comedian, has achieved a major milestone in his career by winning his first-ever International Emmy. The prestigious award was presented to him at the International Emmy Awards ceremony held in New York. Vir Das was nominated for his Netflix special “Vir Das: Landing” in the Comedy category. This was his second nomination for an International Emmy, and he shared the prize with “Derry Girls – Season 3”.
After the exciting win, Vir Das took to Instagram to express his gratitude. He shared a photo with his trophy and wrote, “For India. For Indian comedy. Every breath, every word. Thank you to the International Emmy Awards for this incredible honor.”
The post received a flood of congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities. Maria Goretti commented, “Yeaaaaaaaah big big big congratulations, you so deserve this,” while Anand Tiwari, Vir’s co-star from “Go Goa Gone,” wrote, “So proud of you Vir.” Rhea Chakraborty, Sophie Choudry, VJ Anusha, and Soni Razdan were among the others who congratulated Vir Das on his well-deserved win.
In a statement to news agency PTI, Vir Das expressed his joy and said, “Winning an Emmy for ‘Vir Das: Landing’ in the Comedy Category is not just a milestone for me but for Indian comedy as a whole.” He also thanked Netflix, Aakash Sharma, and Reg Tigerman for making the special stand out globally. Vir Das further commented on his journey from crafting local stories to receiving global recognition, crediting Netflix for playing a crucial role in his growth.
Before the ceremony, Vir Das shared an image on Instagram with the caption, “Two-time Emmy Nominee. Full-time owner of the suitcase in the corner.”
Known for his stand-up specials, Vir Das has also made a mark in the film industry with movies like “Delhi Belly,” “Go Goa Gone,” and “Shaadi Ke Side Effects.” He co-wrote and starred in the Netflix movie “Hasmukh.”
Vir Das’ win at the International Emmy Awards is not only a personal achievement but also a significant moment for Indian comedy. It highlights the growing recognition and global impact of Indian talent in the entertainment industry.
