The Indian version of The Night Manager, starring Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Sobhita Dhulipala, has received a nomination in the drama series category at the 2024 International Emmy Awards.
The Night Manager was the only entry from India across 14 categories at the nominations that were announced on Thursday in New York by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Actor Anil Kapoor, who played the antagonist Shelly Rungta in the series, was thrilled to hear that the Indian version of ‘The Night Manager’ had been nominated for an International Emmy. He said it’s a testament to the hard work put into the show.
“This validation from the Emmys, in addition to the tremendous love that we have received from fans worldwide, is a worthy reminder that hard work always pays. I am ecstatic and hungrier than ever before for what’s to come,” the actor said.
Directed by Sandeep Modi and Priyanka Ghose, the series is based on both John le Carré’s novel and the British show starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, and Olivia Colman.
The Night Manager will compete against the French show Les Gouttes de Dieu (Drops of God), The Newsreader – Season 2 from Australia, and Iosi, El Espia Arrepentido Season two from Argentina in the category.
The International Emmys, to be held in New York on November 25, will be hosted by Indian comedian Vir Das, who won an award last year for his stand-up special “Landing”. Nominees for International Emmys come from different countries such as Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, India, Chile, Colombia, France, Japan, Germany and many others.
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The other nominee categories are for best performance by an actor, actress, comedy, documentary, non-scripted entertainment, short-form series, sports documentary, telenovela, TV movie / mini-series, kids: animation, kids: factual, kids: live-action.
