Vir Das becomes first Indian to host International Emmy Awards

Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das was announced as the host of the 2024 International Emmy Awards by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The awards ceremony will take place on November 25, in New York City.

Das, who was previously nominated for an International Emmy in the Comedy category in 2021 and won the award in 2023 for his Netflix comedy special Landing, will return to the International Emmys stage as host this time. He is the first Indian to host the prestigious ceremony.

"We're delighted to welcome back Vir Das



to our stage and to add International Emmy host to his impressive list of talents," said Bruce L Paisner, president and CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts amd Sciences. "With his unique humor and perspective on the world, he now joins a distinguished group of Gala hosts over the years who fit in perfectly with our global audience," he added.

Thanking International Emmys, Vir Das wrote on Instagram, "Thanks to your support, an Indian Emmy Host, I can’t wait to host the @iemmys this year! Crazy. Thank you for having me. Tremendously honoured and excited!"