The 52nd International Emmy Awards took place on 25 November 2024 at the New York Hilton Midtown. Hosted by Indian actor and comedian Vir Das, the event marked the first time an Indian hosted the prestigious ceremony. This year, 56 nominees from 21 countries competed in 14 categories, including Best Actor, Drama Series, and Kids Animation.
Here’s a detailed look at the key highlights and winners.
Major Winners of International Emmy Awards 2024
- Best Actor: Timothy Spall for The Sixth Commandment. Known for his role in Harry Potter, Spall’s performance in this gripping series earned him top honors.
- Best Actress: Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying for Hunger.
- Drama Series: Drops of God (Les Gouttes de Dieu) from France.
- TV Movie/Mini-Series: Liebes Kind (Dear Child).
- Comedy Award: Division Palermo.
India at the International Emmys
While Vir Das brought pride to India by hosting the show, Indian web series The Night Manager, starring Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur, was nominated for Best Drama but lost to Drops of God.
Complete Winners List
Here’s a snapshot of some prominent winners:
- Arts Programming: Pianoforte
- Documentary: Otto Baxter: Not a Horror Story
- Kids Animation: Tabby McTat
- Non-Scripted Entertainment: Restaurant Misfortunes – Season 2
- Sports Documentary: Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1
The International Emmy Awards 2024 celebrated global television excellence, spotlighting incredible talent across continents. For Indian fans, the event was aired live on 26 November 2024, from 3:30 AM to 9:30 AM IST.
