It was the international Emmy Awards in New York and on November 21 morning (IST), India was greeted with the news of comic Vir Das’ Emmy win for his standup special ‘Vir Das: Landing’ on Netflix. This is the first time and Indian comedian has bagged an Emmy and it was a proud moment for him and the country. He shared the award with Derry Girls season 3.
Talking about the Emmys on stage, Vir Das said, “This moment is truly surreal – an incredible honor that feels like a dream. Winning an Emmy for ‘Vir Das: Landing’ in the ‘Comedy Category’ is not just a milestone for me but for Indian comedy as a whole. It’s heartening to see ‘Vir Das: Landing’ resonate globally, thanks to Netflix, Akash Sharma and Reg Tigerman who made it special.
My journey from crafting local stories to receiving a global accolade has been both challenging and rewarding, and Netflix has been instrumental in that growth. I’m excited about the continued exploration of diverse narratives, from Noida to the International Emmys – India gets you there.”
Later, holding the Emmy, Vir Das wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “For India. For Indian comedy. Every breath, every word. Thank you to the International Emmy Awards for this incredible honour.”
“Winning an Emmy for Vir Das: Landing in the Comedy Category is not just a milestone for me but for Indian comedy as a whole. It’s heartening to see Vir Das: Landing resonate globally, thanks to Netflix, Aakash Sharma and Reg Tigerman who made it special. My journey from crafting local stories to receiving a global accolade has been both challenging and rewarding, and Netflix has been instrumental in that growth.
I’m excited about the continued exploration of diverse narratives, from Noida to the International Emmys – India gets you there,” the Indian stand-up comic said in a statement after the win.