Indian version of 'The Night Manager' nominated for drama series category at Emmys
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 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.
The Night Manager is 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 & Sciences (IATAS).
The series, directed by Sandeep Modi and Priyanka Ghose, is adapted from both — John le Carre's novel and the British show, starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman.
The Night Manager will compete with French show Les Gouttes de Dieu (Drops of God), The Newsreader-Season 2 from Australia and Iosi, El Espia Arrepentido (Season 2) from Argentina in the category.
Kapur, who essayed the titular Night Manager, said he is happy that his series debut received an International Emmy nod and it is a "big moment" for the entire team.
“An Emmy Nomination for my first series..wow! From day one, we knew that we were creating something special with The Night Manager but for it to receive so much love and recognition across the country, and the world was not something any of us had imagined. This is such a big moment for us all!" he said.
Kapoor said, "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... 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," he said.
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.
