‘The Night Manager’ is nominated for an International Emmy in the Drama Series category

Poster for The Night Manager, nominated for an International Emmy

Its Indian version Night managerStarring Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Shovita Dhulipala, it received a nomination in the Drama Series category at the 2024 International Emmy Awards.

Night manager The nominations announced by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in New York on Thursday (September 19, 2024) had the only entry from India in 14 categories.

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Directed by Sandeep Modi and Priyanka Ghosh, the series is adapted from both — John Le Carre’s novel and the British show, starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman.

Night manager Will compete with the French show Les Gouttes de Dieu (drops of Allah), Newsreader – Season 2 and from Australia IOC, El Espia Arrepentido Two seasons from Argentina in the category.

Anil Kapoor ‘Excited’

Actor Anil Kapoor, who played antagonist Shelly Rungta in the series, said he was “thrilled” with the nomination, a “worthy reminder” that hard work always pays off.

“It has 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, I was conflicted. It gave me an opportunity to play such a complex character, but, on the other hand, It’s a huge responsibility to try to add freshness and authenticity to a part played so expertly by Hugh Laurie.

“This validation from the Emmys, along with the tremendous love we’ve received from fans worldwide, is a worthy reminder that hard work always pays off.. I’m more excited and hungrier than ever for what’s to come,” the actor 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 for his stand-up special last year. landing.

Nominees for international Emmys come from different countries such as Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, India, Chile, Colombia, France, Japan, Germany and many more.

International Academy President and CEO Bruce L. “Each year the international television community competes to be recognized on the coveted global stage of the International Emmys,” said Pesner.

“We congratulate the nominees for their outstanding programs and performances, once again a testament to the universal appeal of great storytelling across genres, countries and cultures,” Pesner said.

Other nominated categories are an actor, actress, comedy, documentary, non-scripted entertainment, short-form series, sports documentary, telenovela, TV movie/mini-series, children: animation, children: realistic, children: live-action