Indian Stand-Up Comedian Vir Das Set as Host of 2024 International Emmys

Beatrice Verhoeven
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Indian stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das is set as the host for the 2024 International Emmys, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced Wednesday.

The International Emmy Awards will take place Nov. 25 in New York City.

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Das was nominated in the comedy category in 2021 for his special Vir Das: For India and won in 2023 for his most recent Netflix comedy special, Landing. The Bollywood star is currently on his international Mind Fool tour. Additionally, Das has created, produced and starred in multiple series including the ABC spy drama-comedy Whiskey Cavalier, the thriller Hasmukh for Netflix and the travel show Jestination Unknown for Amazon. He also starred in Judd Apatow’s The Bubble and is currently developing his own single-camera comedy with CBS Studios and Andy Samberg. He’s 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,” says Das in a statement. “I know first-hand how it can be life-changing.”

“We’re delighted to welcome back Vir Das to our stage and to add International Emmy Host to his impressive list of talents,” adds Bruce L. Paisner, president and CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “With his unique humor 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.”

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