International Emmy Awards 2024: Top 6 reasons why Aditya Roy Kapur starrer The Night Manager deserves to be at the prestigious event

It is a moment of immense pride and honour for Indian entertainment as Disney+ Hotstar's The Night Manager becomes the only Indian show nominated at the prestigious International Emmy Awards 2024 for Best Drama Series. The Night Manager is a high-adrenaline show power-packed with a stellar plot that entails Shaan Sengupta's (Aditya Roy Kapur) course of life taking a lopsided turn after a heart-wrenching event in Dhaka where Shaan is obligated to infiltrate an influential criminal Shelly Rungta (Anil Kapoor) and hand him over to the authorities. From being one of the most-watched shows to bagging an Emmy nomination, The Night Manager is grabbing eyeballs and is being received well amongst the growing viewers. In case you have missed it, here are the top 5 reasons why you should be hooked on to The Night Manager streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

1. Aesthetic appeal and production scale

A brilliant show that is supported by eye-pleasing visuals and real-time aesthetic locations like The Night Manager can never go wrong. The show is shot in the Sri Lankan islands and a fast-paced city like Dubai amongst others, making it enticing to be glued to the exciting drama where the show takes a striking turn. Through the show, the viewers get the opportunity to witness breathtaking visuals right from the quaint oceans of the islands to the stunning high-rise buildings of Dubai, the series is a banger when it comes to the visuals and enhances the overall aura of the show.

2. Anil Kapoor's versatility as Shelly Rungta

Seasoned actor Anil Kapoor marks his gripping performance in Disney+ Hotstar's The Night Manager as Shelly Rungta. In this intriguing espionage thriller, Kapoor steals every scene with his undeniable aura and versatility. He truly emerges as the star power that led to the show's 2024 Emmy award nomination.

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3. Aditya Roy Kapur like never before

Coincidentally, The Night Manager happens to be Aditya Roy Kapur's OTT debut and an Emmy nomination makes it an icing on the cake where he has raised the bar with his performance, star appeal and charm.

4. Director Sandeep Modi executing his vision to perfection

Showrunner and director Sandeep Modi who was the recipient of the National Award earlier has left no stone unturned this time around with The Night Manager. He has understood the Indian pulse and what will resonate with the Indian audience to craft such memorable characters and their heart-touching backstories that will bind well to the mystery and play with the audience's minds as well and leave them awestruck.

5. Witnessing the ultimate Shelly V/S Shaan battle

In the show, we get to witness the tussle and how Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor's characters are at loggerheads with each other but the manner in which the show narrates their story and pumps up the audience to watch the culmination of the rivalry makes it an exciting watch where the viewers are left asking for more and has left them

6. Ensemble cast with gripping performances

The show boasts standout performances from its entire cast, making it an ideal pick for your weekend binge. With Aditya Roy Kapur and the iconic Anil Kapoor making their series debut, the excitement only heightens. Not to be missed are the stellar turns by Sobhita Dhulipala and Tillotama Shome, both of whom once again prove their incredible range and talent. The powerful performances, combined with the gripping storyline, make this series a must-watch for any fan of top-tier entertainment.