International Emmy Awards 2024: Anil Kapoor's The Night Manager Nominated For Best Drama Series

A proud moment for India as Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur's hit drama series The Night Manager has been nominated for the Best Drama Series in the 2024 International Emmy Awards. The nominations for the upcoming award ceremony were announced today. Co-starring Sobhita Dhulipala, the series, directed by Sandeep Modi and Priyanka Ghose, is adapted from both - the John le Carré’s novel and the British show of the same name, starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman. The 52nd International Emmy Awards will take place in New York City on November 25. 

The Night Manager was the only entry from India across 14 categories

At the Emmys nominations that were announced on Thursday in New York by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, The Night Manager was the only entry from India across 14 categories. The series will compete with 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.

Anil Kapoor is ecstatic over nomination

Anil Kapoor, who played the role of antagonist Shelly Rungta in the series, said he is "ecstatic" over the Emmy nomination, which is a "worthy reminder" that hard work always pays off.

"It’s just been brought to my attention that our Indian adaptation of The Night Manager has been nominated for an International Emmy. I remember when the offer came in, I was conflicted. It offered me the opportunity to play a character so complex, but also, on the other hand, the huge responsibility of trying to add newness and authenticity to a part that had been played so masterfully by Hugh Laurie. 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.

The International Emmys Award, to be held in New York on November 25, will be hosted by Indian comedian and actor, 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. "Every year the international television community competes to be recognized on the International Emmys’ much coveted global stage,” said International Academy President & CEO Bruce L. Paisner.