Vir Das, Aditya Roy Kapur, and ‘The Night Manager’ team do India proud at Emmys red carpet
Vir Das, Aditya Roy Kapur, and ‘The Night Manager’ team do India proud at Emmys red carpet
While Comedian Vir Das hosted the 52nd International Emmy Awards ceremony, teak of ‘The Night Manager’ team, spearheaded by showrunner Sandeep Modi and actor Aditya Roy Kapur, celebrated the show’s nomination in the Drama Series category
Notably, Vir Das, Aditya Roy Kapur, and the team behind The Night Manager represented India at the International Emmy Awards 2024, held in New York.
Das and the Hotstar show’s cast and crew marked a significant moment for Indian television on the global stage.
Interestingly, Vir Das won the maiden International Emmy Award for best comedy
Ahead of his hosting debut, Das described feeling “nervous but good” on the evening. “show,” he told reporters on the red carpet that his approach would focus on shared global experiences, particularly as storytellers.
In keeping with his commitment to spotlight emerging talent, Das wore an outfit by Delhi-based designer Shubhangi Bajpai, chosen from a public call he made earlier this year to showcase the work of new Indian designers.
Elaborating on the collaboration, he said, they picked this kid from Delhi… She worked super hard.
Meanwhile, The Night Manager team, led by showrunner Sandeep Modi and actor Aditya Roy Kapur, celebrated the show’s nomination in the Drama Series category. Modi carried an Indian flag as the team posed for photographs.
Modi added that representing India and Indian cinema at the International Emmys is a huge honor and emphasizing the importance of this recognition for Indian creators.
Adapted from John le Carré’s novel, The Night Manager features Anil Kapoor, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Kapur. The show is India’s sole entry across 14 categories at this year’s awards and is competing against productions from France, Australia, and Argentina.
Speaking on the nomination, Kapur highlighted the collaborative spirit of the project. “It’s a close-knit team that worked on the show, and everyone made time for this. The nomination itself feels like a win.
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The Indo-American Arts Council hosted a reception ahead of the awards to honor the show’s nomination, with Executive Director Suman Gollamudi praising its ability to connect with diverse audiences.
The organization in a statement said they that this is a proud landmark for Indian storytelling.
News Edit KV Raman
