Vir Das to host the 52nd International Emmy Awards

Comedian and actor Vir Das will be hosting the 52nd International Emmy Awards, it was announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on Wednesday. He has become the first Indian to host the prestigious award ceremony. The awards are scheduled to take place in New York City on November 25.

The Emmy Awards team made the announcement on social media and wrote in the caption, “Vir Das to Host the 52nd International Emmy® Awards in New York City! Indian Stand-Up Comedian & Actor Returns to the International Emmy® Stage after His 2023 Win for Comedy.”

Speaking about it, Vir said, “Returning to the International Emmy Awards, this time as the host, is a deeply personal and exhilarating moment for me. The Emmys have always been a beacon of excellence and a celebration of diverse stories from around the world. Having won an Emmy last year for Landing, I feel a profound connection to this event and am incredibly honored to play a central role in it. I look forward to celebrating the remarkable achievements of my peers and bringing a touch of humor and joy to this prestigious night.”

In 2023, Vir won the International Emmy Award for his Netflix stand-up comedy special, Landing. His previous special, Vir Das: For India, was also nominated for a 2021 International Emmy for Comedy as well.

Vir was recently seen in the web series Call Me Bae, playing the role of a manipulative journalist. The series starred Ananya Panday in the lead. He is also preparing to tape his next special in Mumbai in October which will be one of his biggest shows, taking place at the iconic NSCI dome in Mumbai, which houses over 5000 people.