Vir Das, Sandeep Modi and Aditya Roy Kapur attend the 52nd International Emmy Awards in New York City, US on November 25, 2024. Photo Credit: Eduardo Munoz

Vir Das, Aditya Roy Kapur, and the team behind night manager Represented India at the International Emmy Awards 2024 held in New York on Monday. Das, who hosted the ceremony, and the cast and crew of the Hotstar show marked an important moment for Indian television on the global stage.

Speaking ahead of his hosting debut, Das described feeling “nervous but good” about the evening. “If you don’t want to get a little careless before the show, it won’t be a good show,” he told reporters on the red carpet. He said their approach will focus on shared global experiences, especially as storytellers.

In keeping with her commitment to highlighting emerging talent, Das wore a dress designed by Delhi-based designer Shubhangi Bajpayee, whom she selected from a public call earlier this year to showcase the work of new Indian designers Was. Reflecting on the collaboration, he said, “We picked this kid from Delhi…he worked very hard.”

During this time, night manager The team led by showrunner Sandeep Modi and actor Aditya Roy Kapur celebrated the show’s nomination in the Drama Series category. While the team was getting photographs clicked, Modi was carrying the Indian flag. Emphasizing the importance of this recognition for Indian creators, Modi said, “It is a great honor to represent India and Indian cinema at the International Emmys.”

Adapted from the novel by John le Carré, night manager Stars Anil Kapoor, Shobhita Dhulipala and Kapoor. The show is India’s only entry in 14 categories at this year’s awards and is competing with productions from France, Australia and Argentina.

Speaking about the nomination, Kapoor highlighted the collaborative spirit of the project. “It is a united team that worked on the show and everyone made time for it. The nomination itself feels like a victory,” he said. PTI,

The Indo-American Arts Council hosted a reception before the awards to honor the show’s nominations, with executive director Suman Golamudi praising its ability to connect with diverse audiences. “This is a proud milestone for Indian storytelling,” the organization said in a statement.