Indian version's 'The Night Manager' bags a spot at the 2024 International Emmy Awards! Anil Kapoor shares his thoughts on the nomination—curious to know more? Watch the video for all the insights!
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00:00The Indian version of The Night Manager has been nominated for the 2024 International Emmy Awards,
00:06making waves in the entertainment industry.
00:09Starring Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapoor, and Shobita Dullipala, this series is the only entry
00:14from India among the 14 nominated categories in the Drama Series section.
00:19Directed by Sandeep Modi, Priyanka Ghosh, the show is based on John Le Carre's novel and the
00:25popular British series featuring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, and Olivia Colman.
00:32Anil Kapoor, who plays the character Shelly Rangta, expressed his happiness about the nomination.
00:38He told Newswire,
00:39It's been brought to my attention that our Indian adaptation of The Night Manager
00:44has been nominated for an international Emmy. I remember when the offer came in,
00:48I was conflicted. It offered me the opportunity to play a character so complex but also,
00:54on the other hand, the huge responsibility of trying to add newness and authenticity
00:59to a part that had been played so masterfully by Hugh Laurie.
01:05Anil said that this validation from the Emmys, in addition to the tremendous love
01:09that they have received from fans worldwide, is a worthy reminder that hard work always pays.
01:14He expressed his excitement,
01:16stating that he is ecstatic and hungrier than ever before for what's to come.
01:21The prestigious international Emmys will be held in New York on November 25,
01:28hosted by Indian comedian Bheer Das, who won an award last year for his stand-up special landing.