Vir Das Will Be The First Indian To...

Vir Das will be the first Indian to host the 2024 International Emmys.

Taking to his Instagram account, Vir shared the big news: '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 had been nominated for an Emmy in 2021 for his special Vir Das: For India and won in 2023 for his Netflix special, Landing. He is currently on his international Mind Fool tour.

Apart from his stand-up work, Vir has also created, produced, and starred in several series, including ABC's Whiskey Cavalier, Netflix's Hasmukh and Amazon's Jestination Unknown.

He appeared in Judd Apatow's The Bubble and is developing a single-camera comedy with CBS Studios and Andy Samberg. He is also the lead singer of India's comedy-rock band, Alien Chutney.

'I am so happy to be hosting the International Emmys. It's a massive prestigious night to uphold makers from across a world that I believe is making its best content. I know first-hand how it can be life-changing,' he said in a statement, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

The International Emmy Awards will be held on November 25 in New York City.

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