Vir Das leaves the crowd in splits at the International Emmy Awards with a reference to Shah Rukh Khan's Baazigar.

Vir Das, in his International Emmy Awards 2024, speech made reference to Will Smith's infamous incident from the 2022 Academy Awards.

NEW YORK, NY – Comedian and actor Vir Das made history by hosting the 52nd International Emmy Awards at the New York Hilton Midtown, becoming the first Indian entertainer to take on the prestigious role.

The Mumbai-based comedian made history as the first Indian to host the prestigious awards ceremony on November 26 in New York

Comedian Vir Das, with his sharp wit during the International Emmy Awards, subtly criticised Donald Trump's presidency and recent electoral success in the United States. In his speech, Das quipped, "You only have 30 seconds on this stage,

The jab at Will Smith was a reference to the infamous Oscar slap incident, and it left the crowd roaring with laughter.

Comedian Vir Das, who made history recently as the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards, skipped formal shoes and opted for his old sneakers to go with his outfit for the event, he said in a social media post on Monday.

At the recently held International Emmy Awards, Vir Das grabbed eyeballs with his comment about Will Smith. He also poked fun at the US government.