Vir Das Makes History with International Emmy Win

November 23, 2023

Indian comedian Vir Das has achieved a milestone by winning an International Emmy Award for his Netflix show, “Vir Das: Landing on Monday.” This accomplishment makes him the first Indian to secure a victory in the comedy category. Das shares the honor with the British series Derry Girls Season 3.

Ekta Kapoor Receives Directorate Award

In another notable win, Ekta Kapoor, producer, filmmaker, and co-founder of Balaji Telefilms, received this year’s Directorate Award at the International Emmy Awards. The award acknowledges individuals or organizations for their outstanding contributions to international television.

Understanding the Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards stand out as prestigious accolades recognizing excellence in television and emerging media performances. Differing from awards like the Oscars and Golden Globes, Emmys focus solely on television and related media.

Inception of the Emmy Awards

The concept of the Emmy Awards was conceived in 1948, with the inaugural ceremony held on January 25, 1949. The first ceremony featured six awards, including recognitions for the Most Outstanding Television Personality and Most Popular Television Program.

Diverse Categories of Emmy Awards

Emmys are presented in various categories, catering to different aspects of television. Aside from the International Emmy Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards, other categories include daytime, sports, news and documentary, technology and engineering, and regional awards. Primetime Emmys specifically honor American television shows aired during primetime, while International Emmys celebrate global productions. Daytime Emmys focus on American shows aired during late-morning and afternoon. Regional Emmys recognize excellence in state-to-state programming, local news, and locally produced shows.

Organizations Behind Emmy Awards

Three sister organizations contribute to the Emmy Awards. The Television Academy oversees the Primetime Emmy Awards, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences manages daytime, sports, news, and documentary categories, and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is responsible for International Emmys. Each organization has its own membership of television professionals who play a crucial role in deciding award recipients.

Origins of the Name ‘Emmy’

Interestingly, the name “Emmy” does not have a specific meaning; it serves as a reference to the award itself. Initially intended to be named “Immy,” derived from the image-orthicon camera tube instrumental in television’s technical development, it was later modified to “Emmy” for a more “feminine” touch. The award statuette symbolizes the “winged muse of art uplifting the electron of science.”

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