Vir Das recently announced the exciting news to his fans and followers on Instagram. The most recent post featured his photograph as he announced that he will be hosting the prestigious International Emmy Awards. By doing so, he becomes the first Indian to host the prestigious event.
Expressing happiness on the same, he penned, “Thanks to your support, an Indian Emmy Host (Nationa flag and folding hands emojis). I can’t wait to host the @iemmys this year! Crazy. Thank you for having me. Tremendously honoured and excited!”
Soon after the post was uploaded, Bollywood superstars such as Alia Bhatt, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Priyanka Chopra responded by liking it. In addition, Hrithik Roshan penned, "Wow. That’s amazing. Very well done (accompanied by a clap emoji)," Shefali Shah posted, "That’s super cooooollllll congrats," veteran actress Soni Razdan wrote, "WOW(accompanied by fire, clap and heart-eye emoji)."
In addition to this, Kriti Sanon wrote, "That’s so amazing!! (accompanied by raised hands and clap emoji)" and Dia Mirza posted, "This is absolutely amazing(accompanied by red-heart and tiger emoji)," Zoya Akhtar wrote, "Of course you are (accompanied by red-heart and hug emoji)" and Homi Adajania wrote, "Good on you @virdas Bravo! (accompanied by raised hand and clap emojis)"
In an official statement, Vir Das expressed his contentment stating, "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. I know first-hand how it can be life-changing."
Vir Das is recognized for his stand-up comedy performances. In addition, he has appeared in various Bollywood films, including Delhi Belly, Go Goa Gone, and Badmaash Company. He has also written, produced, and starred in various television shows, including ABC's Whiskey Cavalier, Netflix's Hasmukh, and Amazon's Jestination Unknown.
He recently appeared in the Ananya Panday-led sitcom Call Me Bae.
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