Vir Das is making history as the first Indian to host the 2024 International Emmy Awards! Curious about how he landed this huge honour? Watch the video for all the details!
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00:00The popular Indian comedian, actor and musician Veer Das is making history as the first Indian
00:05to host the 2024 International Emmy Awards in New York City.
00:11After winning the International Emmy Award for Best Comedy, Das will now take the stage
00:15at the 52nd edition of the awards.
00:18Actor shared his excitement on social media after the announcement, adding another big
00:22achievement to his global career.
00:27Speaking to his Instagram, Veer Das shared the news with his fans and wrote,
00:30Thanks to your support.
00:32An Indian Emmy host.
00:33I can't wait to host the Emmys this year.
00:35Crazy.
00:36Thank you for having me.
00:37Tremendously honored and excited.
00:42As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Veer Das expressed his excitement about hosting
00:46the International Emmy Awards, calling it a huge and prestigious event that celebrates
00:51creators from around the globe who produce top-quality content.
00:56Reflecting on his own experience, Das acknowledged the transformative impact such recognition
01:01can have on one's career.
01:05Veer Das earned International Emmy nomination in 2021 in the comedy category, marking a
01:11significant milestone in his career.
01:14Just two years later, in 2023, he clinched the prestigious award for his Netflix special
01:19landing, further solidifying his global presence.
01:25Now in 2024, Das is preparing to host the International Emmy Awards, an honor that makes
01:31him the first Indian to do so.
01:32The ceremony will be held on November 26 in New York City, adding another major achievement
01:38to his already impressive career.