Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das is a household name now, he is often in the discussions for one or the other reason. However, these days he is in the news for something really special. It is being reported that he will host the 52nd International Emmy Awards. Let us tell you that he is the first Indian to do so. Vir Das’ name has been announced as the host of the International Emmy Awards 2024 by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
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The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das will host the International Emmy Awards to be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 in New York City which has made Indians proud. Let us tell you that Vir Das is returning to the International Emmys as a host after being nominated in the comedy category in 2021 and winning in 2023 for his most recent Netflix comedy special ‘Landing’. Talking about his workfront Vir Das is an actor and standup comedian. He has worked in 18 films like Badmaash Company, Delhi-Belly, and Go Goa Gone. Vir Das has also done more than a hundred standup comedy shows. Apart from his success on the stand-up comedy stage, Vir Das has created, produced, and acted in many series.
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But apart from his films, Vir Das has been surrounded by controversies more often. After the video of a stand-up comedy ‘Main Bharat Se Aata Hoon’ went viral on social media, netizens also accused him of being anti-Indian spreading hatred in the country and demeaning our nation in front of other countries. Let us tell you that he was also trolled a lot for this.
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For this achievement, Vir Das has expressed his gratitude by posting on his social media handle. While thanking the authorities and countrymen, he wrote, ‘Thank you for your support, an Indian Emmy host. I can’t wait to host the Emmys this year! This is complete Madness. Thank you for inviting me. Extremely honored and excited!’