International Emmy Awards 2020: Shefali Shah starrer ‘Delhi Crime’ wins Best Drama Series

By Vandana Srivastawa

on November 23, 2020 11:46:35 PM

The 48^th International Emmy Awards this year saw quite a few Indian shows and actors getting nominations. Now, Netflix’s Delhi Crime has won the Best Drama Series award much to the delight of Indian fans. The series directed by Richie Mehta is based on the horrific 2012 Delhi gang-rape and murder that jolted the nation out of its reverie. Shefali Shah plays the role of Deputy Commissioner of Police investigating the crime. Besides, Shefali, the crime drama has a stellar cast that includes Adil Hussain, Denzil Smith, Rajesh Tailang, Jaya Bhattacharya and others.

However, Arjun Mathur who was nominated in the Best Actor category for his performance in Amazon Prime Video’s original Made In Heaven could not clinch the top prize. Billy Barratt won the award for Responsible Child. Amazon Prime Videos’ Four More Shots Please had also garnered a nomination in the Best Comedy Series but lost it to Ninguem Ta Olhando (Nobody’s Looking) whereas Glenda Jackson won Best Actress Award for Elizabeth Is Missing.

The International Emmy for Drama Series goes to “Delhi Crime” produced by @GoldenKaravan / @skglobalent / @NetflixIndia, #India!#iemmys #iemmyWIN pic.twitter.com/kA5pHCuTC4

— International Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 23, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the awards were held virtually for the first time in the history of International Emmys. Richard Kind hosted the ceremony live from an empty theatre in New York City with no live audience and no celebs on the red carpet. Here’s the complete list of winners:

Best Drama Series: Delhi Crime (India)

Best Comedy Series: Ninguem Ta Olhando (Nobody's Looking) (Brazil)

Best Actress: Glenda Jackson, Elizabeth Is Missing (United Kingdom)

Congratulations to the 48th International Emmy Award Winners! https://t.co/FjEiVXDQcE #iemmys pic.twitter.com/ZiKLr86arM

— International Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 23, 2020