Nominations For The 2023 International Emmy Awards Include Shefali Shah, Vir Das, and Jim Sarbh

Indian talent takes center stage at the 2023 International Emmy Awards, with Shefali Shah, Vir Das, and Jim Sarbh earning prestigious nominations

Written by: Shivani Kumari

Edited by: Krutarth Ghosalkar

Last Updated: September 27, 2023

Summary: Indian actors Jim Sarbh, Shefali Shah, and Vir Das have received nominations in their respective categories for the 2023 International Emmy Awards. These nominations encompass 56 contenders representing 20 nations, spanning 14 distinct categories.

The 2023 International Emmy Awards has unveiled its roster of nominees, featuring 56 candidates hailing from 20 different countries, all competing for recognition in 14 distinct categories. Among these nominees are renowned Indian actors Jim Sarbh, Shefali Shah, and Vir Das.

Jim Sarbh has secured a nomination in the "Best Actor" category for his portrayal in 'Rocket Boys,' a web series on SonyLIV. His fellow nominees in this category include Gustavo Bassani from Argentina, Martin Freeman from the UK, and Jonas Karlsson from Sweden.

Shefali Shah, recognized for her portrayal in Netflix's 'Delhi Crime' Season 2, has earned a nomination in the "Best Actress" category. She competes alongside Connie Nielsen of Denmark, Billie Piper from the UK, and Karla Souza from Mexico.

Vir Das is nominated for his Netflix comedy special 'Vir Das: Landing' and shares the category with France's 'Le Flambeau,' Argentina's 'El Encargado,' and the UK's 'Derry Girls Season 3.'

Upon receiving the nomination, Jim Sarbh conveyed his enthusiasm and remarked that the nomination underscored the dedication and efforts of the entire team behind 'Rocket Boys.'

Alongside the acting nominations, producer Ektaa Kapoor is slated to receive the prestigious International Emmy Directorate Award during the 51st International Emmy Awards Gala, scheduled for November 20, 2023, in New York City.

'Rocket Boys' is a biographical series centered on Indian nuclear physicists Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai, with Jim Sarbh portraying Dr. Homi J. Bhabha. Meanwhile, 'Delhi Crime Season 2,' featuring Shefali Shah as IPS officer Vartika Chaturvedi, is a crime drama focused on the Chaddi Baniyan Gang.