India At International Emmy Awards

Vir Das wins big

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The nominees

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The Welcome

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Like a dream, says Vir Das

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Ekta Kapoor wins big

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Shefali Shah poses before the International Emmy Awards.(Image: @shefalishahofficial/Instagram)

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