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India Receives Two International Emmy Nominations, Vir Das Earns Third
India has received two nominations for the 2026 International Emmy Awards.
One nomination is for the series Real Kashmir Football Club.
It is competing in the Drama Series category.
The show stars Manav Kaul and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub.
The other nomination is for Vir Das’s comedy special, Vir Das: Fool Volume.
Vir Das has now received three International Emmy nominations.
Real Kashmir Football Club is based on a real-life story.
Manav Kaul said he was very happy for the team and its hard work.
India received two nominations for the International Emmy Awards 2026.
Real Kashmir Football Club was nominated in the Drama Series category.
Vir Das: Fool Volume was nominated in the Comedy category.
Real Kashmir Football Club stars Manav Kaul and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub.
Vir Das received his third International Emmy nomination, according to the report.
- Who
- India, the series Real Kashmir Football Club, and comedian Vir Das received recognition through the nominations.
- What
- Real Kashmir Football Club was nominated for Drama Series, while Vir Das: Fool Volume was nominated for Comedy.
- Where
- At the International Emmy Awards 2026; the articles do not specify an event location.
- When
- The nominees were announced on Wednesday, September 23, for the 2026 awards.
- Why
- The nominations recognize Real Kashmir Football Club and Vir Das: Fool Volume in their respective award categories.
Key facts
- Event
- International Emmy Awards 2026
- Indian nominations
- Two
- Drama Series nominee
- Real Kashmir Football Club
- Comedy nominee
- Vir Das: Fool Volume
- Real Kashmir Football Club stars
- Manav Kaul and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
- Vir Das nominations
- This is Vir Das’s third International Emmy nomination
- Other Drama Series nominees
- A Thousand Blows, Careme, and Menem
Quotes
Manav Kaul
Actor starring in Real Kashmir Football Club
“Real Kashmir Football Club is one of my favourite works. I always thought this series deserves much, much more. I am so happy for Team RKFC and their hard work. I am super happy.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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