Comedian Vir Das, with his sharp wit during the International Emmy Awards, subtly criticised Donald Trump's presidency and recent electoral success in the United States. In his speech, Das quipped, "You only have 30 seconds on this stage,

NEW YORK, NY – Comedian and actor Vir Das made history by hosting the 52nd International Emmy Awards at the New York Hilton Midtown, becoming the first Indian entertainer to take on the prestigious role.

Vir Das, in his International Emmy Awards 2024, speech made reference to Will Smith's infamous incident from the 2022 Academy Awards.

Vir Das hosted the 52nd International Emmys in New York. During his speech at the ceremony, he humorously referenced Will Smith's infamous Oscar slap incident while encouraging OTT platforms to broadcast the ceremony globally.

Comedian Vir Das, who made history recently as the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards, skipped formal shoes and opted for his old sneakers to go with his outfit for the event, he said in a social media post on Monday.

Stand-up comedian Vir Das confirmed his successful hosting of the 52nd International Emmy Awards, sharing a photo from the red carpet event in New York.

At the recently held International Emmy Awards, Vir Das grabbed eyeballs with his comment about Will Smith. He also poked fun at the US government.

Vir Das is a celebrated Indian comedian, actor, and writer known for his Netflix specials and global stand-up tours.

As the awards night wrapped up, we look back at all the other achievements that put Vir Das on the world stage

The jab at Will Smith was a reference to the infamous Oscar slap incident, and it left the crowd roaring with laughter.