The 47th International Emmy Awards 2019 honored Nawazuddin Siddiqui for McMafi- The best drama series. Radhika Apte, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Anurag Kashyap, Karan Johar, Kubbra Sait, Zoya Akhtar, and others attended the awards ceremony in New York.
This was the pure moment for Indian cinema as Sacred Games and Lust Stories were nominated in different categories. But only Siddiqui could make this moment alive.
Our versatile actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui expressed his gratitude on social media after winning Emmy Awards 2019. He posted a picture on Instagram with James Watkins- the director of the show.
While posting an Instagram post, he gracefully wrote- “It’s a pure delight to be receiving the beautiful winner trophy at the International Emmy Awards Gala in NewYork with one of my favorite Director James Watkins for our work #McMafia.
Why McMafia won Emmy Award as the Best Drama Series?
McMafia (produced by Cuba Pictures) is a story revolves around Alex Godman (James Norton), a legitimate businessman. He is a well-educated hedge-fund manager stuck with his Russian mafia family.
The 45-year-old actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui played Indian businessman Dilly Mahmood in his series “McMafia”.
This show is inspired by the 2009 non-fiction book McMafia by journalist Misha Glenny. The story focuses on how different criminal groups across the world interact and at uncovering the mysteries that lie behind the organized crime.
There should not be any doubts about the nominations. The series had a massive impact on a lot of viewers. Seeing Siddiqui as a winner, Emmy had not made any mistake.
Other Nominations for Emmy Awards 2019
Among other names, only Nawazuddin Siddiqui could make it happen to receive the Emmy Award.
There are a few names that were in the nominations for the Emmy Awards 2019.
- Netflix anthology Lust Stories (Best TV Movie/Mini-Series) (Best Actress for Radhika Apte).
- Netflix show: Sacred Games (Best Drama Series).
- The Remix (Best Non-Scripted Entertainment).
- Witness: India’s Forbidden Love (Best Documentary).
Radhika was also part of Sacred Games, snagging her a second nomination. India Cinema must be feeling proud of its stunning actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui who won the Emmy Awards 2019 for the best drama series- McMafia.
Cheers to Nawazuddin Siddiqui!
