By “Vir Das gas made his country proud as he won an Emmy in the Unique Comedy Special category. He was nominated for ‘Vir Das Landing,’ currently streaming on Netflix. He shared the award with ‘Derry Girls’- season 3.”
“Vir Das made history by bringing home the trophy for the Best Unique Comedy at the International Emmy Awards 2023. The Netflix special titled ‘Vir Das Landing’ ias currently streaming on Netflix. He shared the award with ‘Derry Girls – Season 3’. It was a tie between the two.”
“A day ahead of the award ceremony, Vir Das posted a clip on which he said that the day he was called a terrorist, he was nominated for the International Emmy Awards.” He wrote in the caption, “The universe is a full circle. So just wanted to say thanks and that if anyone out there is even in the dark, stay till sunlight, and know that love will find you, and the universe will carry you.”
“Das’s Emmy triumph is not just a personal victory but also a proud moment for India, as he stood alongside fellow Indian nominees such as Shefali Shah and Jim Sarbh, who were recognized in their respective categories. This year’s nominations featured a diverse group of 56 candidates from 20 countries across 14 categories, highlighting the global reach and impact of the International Emmy Awards.” “In this Netflix special, Vir Das talked about the intersection of Indian and American cultures through the lens of politics. As a man born in India who was raised in American, for Vir, neither culture existed in a vacuum. They were in constant interplay with each other.”
