The 52nd International Emmy Awards illuminated the global television landscape on November 26, marking a historic moment with Indian comedian Vir Das becoming the first Indian host of the prestigious event. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences organized the ceremony to celebrate extraordinary television productions from 21 countries across 14 competitive categories.
‘The Night Manager’ misses out on 52nd International Emmys
Indian representation shone brightly with Disney+ Hotstar’s “The Night Manager” securing a Best Drama category nomination, though ultimately losing to the French drama “Les Gouttes de Dieu” (Drops of God).
The series, starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor, and Sobhita Dhulipala, received widespread international recognition.
Here’s the list of winners in 52nd International Emmys:
- Arts Programming: Pianoforte (Poland)
- Best Performance by an Actress: Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying for Hunger (Thailand)
- Non-Scripted Entertainment: Restaurant Misverstand – Season 2 (Belgium)
- Sports Documentary: Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story (United Kingdom)
- Short-Form Series: Punt de no retorn (Point of no return) (Spain)
- Kids – Live-Action: En af Drengene (One of the Boys) (Denmark)
- Kids – Factual & Entertainment: La Vida Secreta de tu Mente (The Secret Life of Your Mind) (Mexico)
- Kids: Animation: Tabby McTat (United Kingdom)
- TV Movie/Mini-Series: Liebes Kind [Dear Child] (Germany)
- Comedy: Divisi³n Palermo (Argentina)
- Best Performance by an Actor: Timothy Spall for The Sixth Commandment (United Kingdom)
- Telenovela: La Promesa (The Vow) (Colombia)
- Documentary: Otto Baxter: Not A F**ing Horror Story (United Kingdom)
- Drama Series: Les Gouttes de Dieu [Drops of God] (France)
Vir Das hosts Emmys this year
Reflecting on the event’s significance, Vir Das remarked, “This is a show for underdogs, people who have to work harder to get here than most people. I think the audience takes nothing for granted and comes in with best spirits.”
The ceremony underscored the increasing globalization of television content, highlighting exceptional storytelling beyond traditional Hollywood boundaries. With 56 nominees representing diverse cultural perspectives, the International Emmys continue to be a critical platform for recognizing international television excellence.
Aditya Roy Kapur also present at Emmys
Roy Kapur’s presence alongside Das further emphasized India’s growing prominence in the global entertainment landscape, signalling a promising future for international collaborative storytelling.
As television continues to transcend geographical limitations, the International Emmy Awards remain a powerful testament to the universal language of compelling narratives and exceptional performances.
