The Emmy Awards, a significant event equivalent to the Oscars for films and the Grammys for music, recognizes outstanding achievements in television and series. The 77th Emmy Awards took place in 2025, and over the years, India has had the honor of winning several awards. Here’s a review of the instances when India won.
Subhash Chandra, the founder of Zee TV, was the first Indian to win an Emmy. He was awarded in the Directorate category in 2011. Ekta Kapoor followed in 2023 and also received the Directorate Award.
The web series “Delhi Crime,” featuring Shefali Shah and Rajesh Tailang, won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 2020. The series is based on the Nirbhaya gang-rape case, with Rasika Dugal in the cast.
Ekta Kapoor, the Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms, received the Directorate Award in 2023. This was a proud moment for India and a major achievement for Ekta Kapoor.
Comedian Vir Das won an Emmy for his Netflix show, “Vir Das: Landing.” He is the only Indian comedian to win an Emmy, and his show was nominated for the International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series.
