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India Today
20 hours ago
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- India Today
Two Mizoram journalists part of BBC team that won Emmy for Myanmar docu
Two journalists from Mizoram became the first from the northeastern state to be part of a team that won an International Emmy Award for a BBC documentary on Myanmar's civil war. HC Vanlalruata and Isaac Zoramsanga, contributed to BBC World's coverage titled Myanmar's Civil War, which received the Emmy for Outstanding Continuing News Coverage in Short Form category. Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma congratulated the duo on the "historic moment" and praised their "dedication and courage in reporting" from the conflict zone, ravaged by the years-long civil told India Today Digital that the BBC team of five members, including the two from Mizoram, went to Chin state of Myanmar in 2024, and it took a total of eight days for them to gather the inputs from the ground."I congratulate HC Vanlalruata and Isaac Zoramsanga for their historic achievement as the first from Mizoram to be part of a team that won an International Emmy Award. Your dedication and courage in reporting Myanmar's Civil War make Mizoram proud," Lalduhoma wrote on X on Thursday. Both Vanlalruata and Zoramsanga worked as producers on the BBC project, according to the citation of the provided crucial on-ground reporting support during a 10-day assignment in Chin State, western Myanmar, which shares a border with India. Their efforts enabled the BBC team to access rare conflict zones where ethnic resistance groups have been pushing back against Myanmar's military junta and continue to fight for control of the official X account of the Emmys announced the award saying, "The Emmys for Outstanding Continuing News Coverage - Short Form goes to Myanmar's Civil War (BBCWorld)," posted The Emmys on TEAM WENT TO REBEL HEADQUARTERS, BOMBED VILLAGE IN MYANMARThe 6.5-minute documentary captures how rebel groups have driven the junta out of several regions, while also exposing chilling accounts of torture, abduction, and killings used by the junta to crush dissent and deter young people from joining the resistance."We went to Chin state of Myanmar in 2024 and interviewed the revolutionary groups being trained by the Chin National Army (CNA) at Camp Victoria," HC Vanlalruata told India Today Victoria is the HQ of the CNA and is around 7-8km from the India border, explained was a team of five from BBC India, including Vanlalruata and Zoramsanga, that travelled to Myanmar."We stayed at Camp Victoria for a night then went to a village that had been bombed by the Myanmar military and was being rebuilt," said said it took the team altogether eight days to gather the inputs for the BBC documentary."It is difficult to put into words how thrilled we are. I am overjoyed to see my name on the Emmy list," Isaac Zoramsanga told Meghalaya-based also said that the Emmy news was civil war in Myanmar began in February 2021 when the military, known as the Tatmadaw, staged a coup, overthrowing the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi by claiming electoral fraud in the 2020 elections without substantial coup sparked widespread protests, which were met with brutal military crackdowns, escalating into armed resistance by pro-democracy groups and Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs) like the Arakan Army, which is based in the Rakhine in Mizoram, which shares a 500-kilometre border with Myanmar, have cultural and ethnic ties with those across the international border. In March this year, key Myanmar rebel groups signed a merger pact in Mizoram's capital, Aizawl, in the presence of Chief Minister armed resistance has gained strength in Myanmar, capturing key towns like Paletwa in Chin State, and challenging the junta's control, particularly in border regions. The ongoing civil war has intensified, with the junta facing significant pressure but retaining control over major urban centres, while the resistance continues to expand its influence in rural and India-bordering areas.- Ends advertisement
NDTV
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Vir Das Says He Lost His Voice Two Months Before Shooting New Netflix Special Vir Das: Fool Volume
International Emmy Award winner Vir Das is returning to Netflix with a brand new stand-up special, Vir Das: Fool Volume. As the title suggests, the special is quite different from all his previous ones as the actor-comic lost his voice months before he started shooting for this new project. What's Happening Vir Das has another Netflix stand-up special coming up, titled Vir Das: Fool Volume, billed as "his most personal project yet". The special marks Vir Das's fifth stand-up special for the streamer. Vir Das: Fool Volume is set to start streaming on the platform from July 18. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) What's Special Different About Vir Das's New Netflix Special "Netflix and I were about to shoot a special with a different theme. The universe had other plans. I lost my voice two months before that show. This is a show rewritten in silence and performed without rehearsal across the world. Turns out the voice in your head is way crazier than the one in your throat. A special that asks the important question: How much happiness do you share when it comes back? What does it mean for any of us to REALLY use our voice?" Vir Das said in a statement. Vir Das And Netflix Go Way Back In 2023, Vir Das became the first Indian comic to win an International Emmy Award in the best comedy category for Vir Das: Landing, his fourth Netflix special. This was his second nomination at the International Emmys which he converted into a win. His first nod, also with the streamer, was for Vir Das: For India in 2021. In A Nutshell Vir Das: Full Volume. The streamer has billed the special as his most personal special yet.
India.com
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Vir Das: Fool Volume To Drop On THIS Date, Stand-Up Comedian Says, Lost My Voice 2 Months Before That Show
Mumbai: International Emmy Award winner Vir Das, who is all set to bring his fifth collaboration with the streaming giant Netflix with his new special titled Vir Das: Fool Volume, said he lost his voice two months before that show. He added that this is rewritten in silence and performed without rehearsal across the world. 'Vir Das: Fool Volume' will premiere on July 18. Reflecting on the journey behind his most personal special yet, Vir shared: 'Netflix and I were about to shoot a special with a different theme. The universe had other plans.' 'I lost my voice two months before that show. This is a show rewritten in silence and performed without rehearsal across the world. Turns out the voice in your head is way crazier than the one in your throat. A special that asks the important question: How much happiness do you share when it comes back? What does it mean for any of us to REALLY use our voice?' he added. This launch marks Vir's fifth Netflix special, which includes Abroad Understanding and Vir Das: Landing. Vir began his career with a gig at one of the premier hotels in New Delhi with a performance titled "Walking on Broken Das". He started his career on TV when he hosted two TV shows. The first one was Is Route Ki Sabhin Linein Maast Hain where he was an agony uncle. The second was his own stand-up comedy late night show Ek Rahin Vir. The stand up star and actor has appeared on a variety of comedic television programs. He was an addition to the cast of The Great Indian Comedy Show. He was cast as the comic relief in The Curse of King Tut's Tomb, a Hallmark mini-series filmed in India. He began filming for his first two Bollywood roles in early 2006. He played a small role in Vipul Shah's 2007 movie Namastey London. On 25 April 2017, Vir's Netflix special Abroad Understanding was released, in the process becoming the first Indian comedian with a comedy special on the platform. In June 2017 Das was named one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch for 2017." In December 2018, Das released his second Netflix comedy special, entitled Losing It. In 2019, Das released his travel-cum-comedy show Jestination Unknown where he explores how Indians see humour along with a couple of other stand-up comedians and celebrities. During the lockdown in 2020 he was on Netflix in a one-hour special called Vir Das: Outside In. In 2021, Das performed a monologue titled "Two Indias" at the Kennedy Center in Washington. On 29 January 2023, Das appeared on the Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast. He hosted the 52nd International Emmy Awards in 2024.
Khaleej Times
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Could not be more grateful': Shefali Shah on working in 'Delhi Crime'
As the first season of the Netflix show clocked six years on Saturday, Shefali took to Instagram and expressed her gratitude. "6 YEARS, 2 SEASONS and 1 MADAM SIR! Couldn't be more grateful. #DelhiCrime," she captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shefali Shah (@shefalishahofficial) The first season, based on the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, showcased the tireless work of the police in bringing justice to the victims. It was the first Indian web series to win an International Emmy Award. Season two, released in 2022, tackled another challenging case, shedding light on the struggles of law enforcement beyond just solving crimes. For Shefali, Delhi Crime has been more than just a role--it has been a journey. The show brought her immense critical acclaim, awards, and global recognition. She is now gearing up for the release of the third season. The release date of the upcoming season has not been disclosed yet.
