Vijay Sethupathi is not the first Indian to present Emmys, actress Prerna Wanvari clarifies
Updated On: 06 November, 2026 02:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vijay Sethupathi is set to present at the 54th International Emmy Awards. However, Prerna Wanvari has debunked reports calling him the first Indian presenter, pointing out that Aashka Goradia and Simone Singh presented at the ceremony in 2009 and 2010

Vijay Sethupathi (Pic/AFP)
Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi is all set to be one of the presenters at the upcoming 54th International Emmy Awards. The prestigious ceremony is scheduled to be held on November 23, 2026, in New York. Reports were rife that he is the first Indian to present the award. However, an actress named Prerna Wanvari debunked the claim and clarified that Aashka Goradia and Simone Singh have also presented.
Actress debunks Vijay Sethupathi Emmy claims
Bidaai actress Prerna Wanvari reacted to a report claiming Vijay Sethupathi is the first Indian to present the International Emmy Awards. She called out the news portal and wrote, “You got this so wrong! And before me were two iconic women @aashkagoradia and @realsimonesingh who were first to present at The International Emmys in 2009 and 2010.” Prerna even posted a picture of herself presenting the award.


