Diljit Dosanjh and 'Amar Singh Chamkila' Secure Double Nomination at International Emmy Awards 2025
Diljit Dosanjh and 'Amar Singh Chamkila' Secure Double Nomination at International Emmy Awards 2025
New York, September 26, 2025 — Global sensation Diljit Dosanjh has achieved a major career milestone, earning a historic nomination for Best Performance by an Actor at the prestigious International Emmy Awards 2025 for his acclaimed portrayal in the Netflix biographical drama, Amar Singh Chamkila.
The celebration is twofold for the team, as the Imtiaz Ali-directed film has also been nominated in the Best TV Movie/Mini-Series category, emerging as a strong contender on the international stage. The winners will be announced at the 53rd International Emmy Awards Gala, scheduled for November 24, 2025, in New York City.
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Dosanjh’s Performance Garners Global Recognition
Diljit Dosanjh's powerful and authentic performance as the iconic Punjabi folk singer, Amar Singh Chamkila, has been universally lauded since the film's release on Netflix in April 2024. The film chronicles the short but explosive life of the "Elvis of Punjab," who rose from humble beginnings to superstardom with his bold, often controversial, lyrics before his tragic assassination in 1988 at the age of 27.
Dosanjh's nomination places him among a competitive field of international talent, including David Mitchell (Ludwig - UK), Oriol Pla (Yo, Adicto - Spain), and Diego Vasquez (One Hundred Years of Solitude - Colombia).
Imtiaz Ali Credits the Land and the Artist
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who directed and co-wrote the critically celebrated film, expressed immense pride in the double nomination, crediting the original legend.
Reacting to the news, Imtiaz Ali said, "We are all very happy that we could bring the story of Chamkila, such a unique individual, to the fore. In the excitement of these nominations, the first name that comes to mind is Chamkila. I would like to congratulate Diljit Dosanjh twice over because he's also nominated in the Best Actor category... We could not have made the film without Diljit, and not for a moment on the shoot was he not Chamkila."
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Diljit Dosanjh himself was characteristically humble, taking to social media to credit his director for the global recognition, writing on Instagram Stories, "It's all because of Imtiaz Ali sir."
A Musical Triumph on the Global Stage
Amar Singh Chamkila, which also stars Parineeti Chopra as Chamkila's wife and singing partner Amarjot Kaur, stood out for its unique blend of social commentary and musical brilliance, featuring a compelling soundtrack composed by Oscar and Grammy-winning A.R. Rahman. The film’s selection for the TV Movie/Mini-Series category highlights the growing global appeal of Indian narratives and the depth of regional storytelling.
The nominations continue a trend of increased recognition for Indian content at the International Emmys, following wins for Delhi Crime and comedian Vir Das in previous years.
New York, September 26, 2025 — Global sensation Diljit Dosanjh has achieved a major career milestone, earning a historic nomination for Best Performance by an Actor at the prestigious International Emmy Awards 2025 for his acclaimed portrayal in the Netflix biographical drama, Amar Singh Chamkila.
The celebration is twofold for the team, as the Imtiaz Ali-directed film has also been nominated in the Best TV Movie/Mini-Series category, emerging as a strong contender on the international stage. The winners will be announced at the 53rd International Emmy Awards Gala, scheduled for November 24, 2025, in New York City.
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Diljit Dosanjh's powerful and authentic performance as the iconic Punjabi folk singer, Amar Singh Chamkila, has been universally lauded since the film's release on Netflix in April 2024. The film chronicles the short but explosive life of the "Elvis of Punjab," who rose from humble beginnings to superstardom with his bold, often controversial, lyrics before his tragic assassination in 1988 at the age of 27.
Dosanjh's nomination places him among a competitive field of international talent, including David Mitchell (Ludwig - UK), Oriol Pla (Yo, Adicto - Spain), and Diego Vasquez (One Hundred Years of Solitude - Colombia).
Imtiaz Ali Credits the Land and the Artist
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who directed and co-wrote the critically celebrated film, expressed immense pride in the double nomination, crediting the original legend.
Reacting to the news, Imtiaz Ali said, "We are all very happy that we could bring the story of Chamkila, such a unique individual, to the fore. In the excitement of these nominations, the first name that comes to mind is Chamkila. I would like to congratulate Diljit Dosanjh twice over because he's also nominated in the Best Actor category... We could not have made the film without Diljit, and not for a moment on the shoot was he not Chamkila."
Also Read:
A Musical Triumph on the Global Stage
Amar Singh Chamkila, which also stars Parineeti Chopra as Chamkila's wife and singing partner Amarjot Kaur, stood out for its unique blend of social commentary and musical brilliance, featuring a compelling soundtrack composed by Oscar and Grammy-winning A.R. Rahman. The film’s selection for the TV Movie/Mini-Series category highlights the growing global appeal of Indian narratives and the depth of regional storytelling.
The nominations continue a trend of increased recognition for Indian content at the International Emmys, following wins for Delhi Crime and comedian Vir Das in previous years.
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