India’s creative prowess continues to garner global acclaim, with the recently concluded International Emmy Awards 2023 celebrating outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry. The spotlight shone brightly on actor-comedian Vir Das, who clinched the Emmy in the Best Comedy category for his Netflix stand-up special, “Vir Das: Landing.”
In an Instagram post, Das expressed his joy and dedicated the honor to the realm of “Indian comedy.” Notably, he shared the award with the beloved British sitcom, “Derry Girls” (season three).
However, Vir Das was not the sole Indian luminary to be honored at the International Emmy Awards. Multi-talented producer Ekta Kapoor received the prestigious International Emmy Directorate Award for her “significant contribution to the world of arts and entertainment,” making her the first Indian woman to achieve this distinction.
Here’s a roundup of other Indian nominees who graced the International Emmy Awards 2023:
Shefali Shah:
Renowned actress Shefali Shah earned a nomination in the Best Actress category for her compelling portrayal of DCP Vartika Chaturvedi in the critically acclaimed series “Delhi Crime.” Although Shah faced tough competition, losing to Mexican actress Karla Souza for “La Caida” (Dive), her nomination underscores the global recognition of Indian talent. Other contenders in the category included Connie Nielsen for the Danish series “Drommeren” and Billie Piper for the British show “I Hate Suzie Too.”
Jim Sarbh:
Versatile actor Jim Sarbh, celebrated for his diverse filmography, received a nomination in the Best Actor category for his role in the popular aerospace drama “Rocket Boys.” Sarbh portrayed the legendary nuclear physicist Dr. Homi Bhabha across two highly successful seasons. Despite his compelling performance, the Emmy in this category went to Martin Freeman for his role in the police drama “The Responder.” The category also featured Gustavo Bassani of Argentina’s “El Espia Arrepentido” and Swedish actor Jonas Karlsson as nominees.
In summary, the International Emmy Awards 2023 showcased the global recognition of Indian talent, with Vir Das and Ekta Kapoor leading the way in securing prestigious accolades on the international stage.