Comedian-actor Vir Das will host the 2024 International Emmy Awards to be held on November 25 in New York City, becoming the first Indian to join the list of hosts for the annual event, the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Das was nominated for an International Emmy in the Comedy category in 2021 for his comedy special Vir Das: For India and took home the award in 2023 for his Netflix comedy special Landing.
“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 and Sciences. “With his unique humour 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.
Expressing gratitude on Instagram, Vir Das wrote, “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!”
Vir Das, known for his stand-up comedy and acting, recently appeared as a news anchor in Prime Video’s Call Me Bae. He is currently on his international Mind Fool tour.
Beyond his stand-up career, Das has also made a mark in the world of television and film, creating, producing, and starring in series like the spy dramedy Whiskey Cavalier, Netflix’s Hasmukh, and the travel show Jestination Unknown for Prime Video. He has also acted in films such as Delhi Belly (2011) and Go Goa Gone (2013).
