Vir Das bags the International Emmy Award 2023 for Best Comedy
Vir Das secured a victory at the 51st International Emmy Awards in the Comedy category for his Netflix special, “Vir Das: Landing.” Sharing the accolade with Derry Girls – Season 3, he expressed gratitude on Instagram, posting a video of his acceptance speech. Das conveyed a heartfelt message to India, emphasizing his presence at the awards was primarily for the country. He thanked India for its laughter, describing it as a symphony of love and a universal lyric connecting people. Das’s sentiment resonated with celebrities like Nakuul Mehta, Maria Goretti, Hrithik Roshan, and others who congratulated him on social media.
This marked Vir Das’s second International Emmy nomination, with his previous work, “Vir Das: For India,” nominated in 2021. Before the acceptance speech video, he shared images with the trophy, expressing gratitude for the honor.
Acknowledging fellow Indian nominees Shefali Shah and Jim Sarbh, Das praised their talent, calling Shah a once-in-a-generation talent and noting Sarbh’s promising trajectory. The post also featured congratulatory messages from Bollywood figures, including Ayushmann Khurrana, Sayani Gupta, and Malaika Arora. The comedian-actor celebrated the privilege of witnessing the craft and artistry of his peers during the awards.
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