Ekta Kapoor Honored at 51st International Emmy Awards

The International Emmy Awards are presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), to honor excellence in television programming produced outside of the United States. The awards are considered to be the most prestigious international awards in television, and are often referred to as the “Oscars of television.”

The 51st International Emmy Awards were held on November 20, 2023, in New York City. The awards honored the best in international television programming from 2022.

Here are some of the highlights of the 51st International Emmy Awards:

• Ekta Kapoor was awarded the 2023 International Emmy Directorate Award for her significant contributions to the global entertainment landscape. Kapoor is the co-founder of Balaji Telefilms, one of India’s largest television production companies.
• Martin Freeman won the award for Best Actor for his role in the British crime drama The Responder.
• Karla Souza won the award for Best Actress for her role in the Mexican sports drama La Caída.
• Vir Das won the award for Best Comedy for his stand-up comedy special Vir Das: Landing.
• Mariupol: The People’s Story won the award for Best Documentary. The documentary is about the siege of Mariupol, Ukraine, by Russian forces in 2022.
• La Caída won the award for Best TV Movie/Mini-Series. The series is about a former Olympic diver who is struggling with addiction.
• A Ponte – The Bridge Brasil* won the award for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment. The series is about a bridge that connects two favelas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Built To Survive won the award for Best Factual And Entertainment For Kids. The series is about how different animals have evolved to survive in their environments.
• Des Gens Bien Ordinaires won the award for Best Short-Form Series. The series is about a group of people who live in a small town in France.
• Yargi won the award for Best Telenovela. The telenovela is about a family who is trying to keep their secrets hidden.

The International Emmy Awards are a prestigious and important event in the television industry. They showcase the best in international television programming and recognize the talent and creativity of people from all over the world.