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  "id": 18444514,
  "title": "Vijay Sethupathi becomes first Indian presenter at the 54th International Emmy Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/vijay-sethupathi-becomes-first-indian-presenter-at-the-54th",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T04:41:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/vijay-sethupathi-becomes-first-indian-presenter-at-the-54th-international-emmy-awards-1.500737993"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi is set to make history as the first Indian presenter at the 54th International Emmy Awards. This prestigious event, which honors the best television made outside the United States in 2025, will take place in Manhattan, New York City on November 23. The Hollywood Reporter India reveals that Kavita Gupta played a crucial role in securing Sethupathi's invitation. Gupta, who sits on the board of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), the organization behind the International Emmys, also helped Vir Das become the first Indian host at the 52nd ceremony in 2024. Sethupathi's career has seen him transition from supporting roles to becoming one of South Indian cinema's most versatile leading men. His notable films include Pizza (2012), Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2013), Soodhu Kavvum (2013), Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014), and Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015). His peak came with Vikram Vedha (2017) and 96 (2018), for which he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Sethupathi has also gained recognition for his villain roles in films like Petta (2019), Master (2021), Jawan (2023), and Maharaja (2024), his 50th film.",
  "summary": "Vijay Sethupathi is headed for one of global television’s biggest nights. The Tamil actor will reportedly present an award at the 54th International Emmy Awards, the first Indian ever to do so. This year’s ceremony recognises the best television made outside the US in 2025. How it came together The Hollywood Reporter India reports that Kavita Gupta helped make the booking happen. She sits on the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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