The much-anticipated nominee list for the 2023 International Emmy Awards has been unveiled, and it proudly features the talent of India. Among the notable Indian nominees are Shefali Shah, Jim Sarbh, and Vir Das, who have made their mark in the global entertainment arena. This year’s nominations showcase 56 artists from 20 countries competing in 14 diverse categories, highlighting the international diversity of talent.
In the fiercely competitive ‘Best Performance by an Actor’ category, Jim Sarbh has been nominated for his captivating role in the Sony LIV web series ‘Rocket Boys.’ Sharing this prestigious category are other exceptional actors including Gustavo Bassani from Argentina, Martin Freeman from the UK, and Jonas Carlson from Sweden.
Renowned Bollywood actress Shefali Shah has earned well-deserved recognition for her stellar performance in Netflix’s ‘Delhi Crime Season 2.’ Her nomination in the ‘Best Performance by an Actress’ category stands as a testament to her exceptional talent. She faces competition from talented actresses Connie Nielsen of Denmark, Billie Piper of the UK, and Carla Souza of Mexico.
Furthermore, the incredibly talented comedian and actor Vir Das has secured a nomination for his Netflix comedy special ‘Vir Das: Landing.’ Competing alongside him in this category are ‘Le Flambeau’ from France, ‘El Encargado’ from Argentina, and the popular UK comedy series ‘Dairy Girls Season 3.’
Upon receiving news of his nomination for the International Emmy Awards 2023, Jim Sarbh expressed his excitement, saying, “I am overwhelmed and excited to be nominated under the Best Actor category at the International Emmy Awards for my portrayal of Dr. Homi Bhabha in Rocket Boys. It is an honor to be honored among such talented people from all over the world. This nomination is a testament to the hard-working, dedicated, and extremely talented cast and crew who brought Dr. Sarabhai and Dr. Bhabha’s incredible story to life. I loved working on Rocket Boys, a project that salutes India’s scientists, artists, and leaders, pioneers of a nascent nation.”
In addition to these individual nominations, the esteemed producer Ekta Kapoor will receive the prestigious International Emmy Directing Award at the 51st International Emmy Awards ceremony. This grand celebration of global talent is scheduled to take place on November 20, 2023, in the vibrant city of New York.
