With his standup show "Vir Das: Landing," comedian Vir Das won the coveted International Emmy Award for Comedy, making India proud. The star, who won in the Comedy category, shared the title with the British comedy series 'Derry Girls Season 3'.
Talking about winning at the International Emmy Awards, Vir Das expressed his excitement and joy and said, "This moment is truly surreal - an incredible honour that feels like a dream. 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."
"I have immense gratitude, holding the International Emmy for Best Comedy for 'Vir Das:Landing.' This one is for my team and for Netflix without whom this wouldn't have been possible. This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, and to win this accolade for my fifth special with Netflix feels like a culmination of passion, perseverance, and the undying support of people around the globe who have given so much love to 'Vir Das: Landing.'
He went on to add, "My journey from crafting local stories to receiving a global accolade has been both challenging and rewarding, and Netflix has been instrumental in that growth. I'm excited about the continued exploration of diverse narratives, from Noida to the International Emmys - India gets you there."
Signing off, he said, "This award is not just a recognition of my work but a celebration of the diverse stories and voices from India. Stories that make us laugh, reflect, and, most importantly, unite. This one is for India, for Indian comedy and for the community of artists at large."
In addition, producer Ekta Kapoor won the Directorate Award at the 51st International Film Awards, making history as the first Indian woman filmmaker to win the International Emmy Directorate Award.