Netflix India original series ‘Delhi Crime’, Amazon Prime
Video’s ‘Four More Shots Please!’ secured nominations for India as part of 2020
International Emmy awards, the International Academy of Television Arts &
Sciences announced on Thursday. Along with those two, actor Arjun Mathur of
Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Made in Heaven’ has also secured a nomination.
According to the official website of International Emmy, there
are 44 nominees across 11 categories and 20 countries. The nominated programs were
broadcast between January 1 and December 31, 2019, in accordance with the
competition’s eligibility period.
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“Congratulations to all the Nominees! – we are especially
proud to recognize and honor the world’s best storytellers, producers and
performers,” said Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO of the International
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences said.
“At a time of crisis where most of us have to stay home most
of the time, television entertains us and provides a window on our world,”
Paisner added.
‘Delhi Crime’, directed by Indian-Canadian director Richie
Mehta, is based on the 2012 Delhi gangrape-murder, which saw nationwide
protests leading to a change in India’s rape laws.
‘Delhi Crime’ has been nominated in the best drama series
category.
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Created by Rangita Pritish Nandy, “Four More Shots
Please”, nominated in the best comedy category, follows the life of four
friends — played by Kirti Kulhari, Sayani Gupta, Maanvi Gagroo and Bani J —
and their relationships, work-life conflicts, ambitions, and anxieties in a
male-dominated society, reported news agency PTI.
Mathur has been nominated in the best performance by an
actor category for ‘Made in Heaven’.
Last year, Netflix”s India Original series “Sacred
Games”, anthology film “Lust Stories” and Amazon Prime Video”s “The
Remix” were nominated for International Emmy Awards.
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All nominated program trailers and exclusive Nominee
interviews will be featured online during the International Emmy World
Television Festival from November 13 to 23 on the International Academy’s
website www.iemmys.tv.
Winners will be announced November 23, 2020. However,
details of the ceremony will be announced in October.