The International Emmy Awards are scheduled to take place in New York City on November 20, 2023. Actors Shefali Shah, Jim Sarbh, and Vir Das have earned nominations for the 2023 International Emmy Awards, as announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Shefali Shah and Jim Sarbh have received nominations in acting categories for their respective shows, Delhi Crime and Rocket Boys, while Vir Das secured a nod for his Netflix comedy special Landing.
Shefali Shah Nominated For International Emmy Awards
Shah, aged 50, is nominated in the Best Actress category for the second season of the critically acclaimed Netflix series, Delhi Crime. The first season of Delhi Crime made history by winning the International Emmy for Best Drama Series in 2020, marking a significant achievement for India.
Expressing her overwhelming emotions, Shefali Shah stated, "I can't find the words to describe what I'm feeling.” She added Delhi Crime is such a special project to her and being nominated in the Best Actress category for Delhi Crime season two is just overwhelming. Shah is in competition with other talented actors in the category, including Connie Nielsen for the Danish series Drommeren, Billie Piper for the British show I Hate Suzie Too, and Karla Souza for the Mexican series La Caida.
Jim Sarbh has been nominated in the Best Actor category for his portrayal of nuclear physicist Homi Bhabha, recognised as the Father of India's nuclear programme, in Rocket Boys, a SonyLIV series created by filmmaker Nikkhil Advani.
Jim Sarbh expressed his excitement and gratitude, saying that he is overwhelmed and excited to be nominated under the Best Actor category at the International Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Dr Homi Bhabha in Rocket Boys. Sarbh faces competition from Gustavo Bassani of Iosi, El Espia Arrepentido (Argentina), British actor Martin Freeman for The Responder, and Jonas Karlsson for the Swedish series Nattryttarna in the Best Actor category.
Vir Das' stand-up special, Landing, received a nomination in the comedy category. Other nominees in this category include Derry Girls season three from the UK, El Encargado from Argentina, and the French show Le Flambeau season two. The 44-year-old actor-comic expressed his gratitude, calling the International Emmy nomination an "incredible honour."
The International Emmy Awards ceremony will take place in New York City on November 20. During the event, film producer Ektaa R. Kapoor will be honoured with the Directorate Award for her "trailblazing career and impact on the Indian television landscape."
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