New Delhi:
Actor-comedian Vir Das made historical past this week as the primary Indian to host the Worldwide Emmy Awards in New York. From tech billionaire Elon Musk to US President-elect Donald Trump, Mr Das’ monologue spared nobody.
Mr Das used the platform to ship a mix of biting satire and world observations, poking enjoyable at cultural stereotypes, world politics, and business energy dynamics. His commentary has since gone viral.
Opening his monologue with a tongue-in-cheek nod to immigration issues, Mr Das quipped, “It is vitally good to be right here utterly legally. I am not a citizen. It is a very fast go to, out and in. I used to be simply right here to vote.”
Mr Das saved his sharpest commentary for tech magnate Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Referencing Mr Musk’s potential involvement in President Trump’s authorities, he sarcastically praised US voters:
“You have got picked somebody to steer you, to make your whole choices and be probably the most highly effective particular person on the planet, and I feel you selected properly. Sure, he says erratic issues, however he is clever, profitable, and an incredible businessperson. Guys, Elon Musk is a legend.”
I used to be so grateful to host the Worldwide Emmy Awards 🇮🇳🙏 @iemmys Did a monologue to very formal, very stunning folks from the world over about…properly… pic.twitter.com/JZoyhgN1Mg
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) November 28, 2024
“Technically it is self-driving, however in the end, I’ve management,” Mr Das’ quipped about Mr Musk working the federal government as if it had been a Tesla self-driving automobile. “Hold Elon Musk joyful. Alright? He’ll purchase your platform and switch it right into a podcast.”
In a comedic slip, he joked concerning the penalties of divisive speech. “Please don’t come up on this platform and say something divisive, offensive, or inflammatory as a result of that is America, and you may be elected. Sorry. Ejected,” he mentioned.
Mr Das’ look on the Worldwide Emmys wasn’t his first brush with the worldwide stage. In 2023, he received crucial approval for his Netflix particular ‘Touchdown’, which earned him an Emmy award.