The 51st International Emmy Awards gala took place last night in New York City, becoming today’s trending topic in India as well-known producer Ekta Kapoor brought home an Emmy.
The Bollywood producer was honored with the International Emmy Directorate Award for her significant contributions to the entertainment industry. She received the award from noted author and new age leader Deepak Chopra. Ekta Kapoor became the first female Indian filmmaker to achieve this prestigious honour.
In addition to Kapoor’s recognition, Vir Das also secured an International Emmy for Best Comedy with Vir Das: Landing. However, Shefali Shah of Delhi Crime S2 did not win, losing to Mexican actress Karla Souza for her stellar performance in La Caida (Dive). Stay tuned for more updates.
