Producer and filmmaker Ekta Kapoor was awarded Directorate Award at the 51st International Film Awards for her impactful career and influence on the Indian television landscape, becoming the First Indian Woman Filmmaker to receive the International Emmy Directorate Award.
International Emmy Awards 2023
Vir Das clinched the International Emmy for Comedy at the 51st International Emmy Awards, sharing the accolade with Derry Girls Season 3.
The comedian-actor won the award for his Netflix comedy special, Vir Das: Landing. This made him the First Indian Comedian to accomplish this honour.
Shefali Shah missed out on the International Emmy for Best Actress for her performance in Delhi Crime. The 51st International Emmy Awards were held in New York and were hosted by US magician Penn Jillette of the performing duo Penn And Teller.