The Emmy Awards, a prestigious platform celebrating excellence in television and series, is eagerly anticipated by fans annually. The 77th edition of the awards was held in 2025. Over the past eight decades, India has marked its presence with remarkable victories. Here’s a summary of the Indian winners.
Subhash Chandra, a veteran businessman and founder of Zee TV, was honored in 2011 with an Emmy Award in the Directorate category. He became the first Indian to achieve this recognition. Ekta Kapoor followed in his footsteps, winning the same award in 2023.
The web series “Delhi Crime,” starring Shefali Shah and Rajesh Tailang, was recognized with the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 2020. This web series stands alone as the sole winner in this particular category. The series depicted the poignant narrative of the Nirbhaya gang-rape case, with Rasika Dugal also playing a significant role.
In 2023, Ekta Kapoor, the Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms and a notable Bollywood producer, received the Directorate Award. Her accomplishment brought immense pride to India. This recognition stands as a major achievement in her career.
Vir Das, a stand-up comedian from Dehradun, was awarded an Emmy for his Netflix show, “Vir Das: Landing.” He is the only Indian in history to receive an Emmy. His show was selected for the International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series.