Vir Das received an International Emmy for Comedy. Ekta Kapoor was honored with the Directorate Award at the 51st International Emmy Awards.
Awards
Vir Das won the International Emmy for Comedy at the International Emmy Awards 2023 with Derry Girls Season 3. This is Weir's second International Emmy nomination. The comedian and actor won the award for his Netflix comedy special, Vir Das: Landing, making him the first Indian comedian to achieve the feat. Meanwhile, producer Ekta Kapoor was honored with the International Emmy Directorate Award at the 51st International Emmys. Expressing his excitement and happiness, Veer said, “This moment is truly surreal – an incredible honor that feels like a dream. Winning the Emmy for Vir Das: Coming in the comedy category is a milestone not only for me but for Indian comedy as a whole. Ekta Kapoor was honored with the Directorate Award for her 'pioneering career and impact on the Indian television landscape' at the ceremony. Ekta described the moment of her victory as 'shocking, amazing'. After receiving the award and holding the Emmy in his hand, he said, “This is for you India.
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