Diljit Dosanjh bags best actor nomination at International Emmy Awards for Netflix's Amar Singh Chamkila

Netflix India has earned 02 nominations at the 53rd International Emmy Awards, spotlighting its unmatched storytelling on the global stage, across 16 categories. The nominations include Diljit Dosanjh for Best Performance by an Actor and Amar Singh Chamkila for the TV Movie/Mini-Series category.

The film Amar Singh Chamkila, directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Mohit Choudhary, Select Media Holdings LLP, Saregama, and Window Seat Films, was celebrated for its direction, extraordinary acting by the cast, and music created by the maestro AR Rahman, with Irshad Kaamil penning the lyrics.

Reflecting on the nomination, the director, Imtiaz Ali, shares, Amar Singh Chamkila is a rare film because it has to do with the scent of the land of Panjab- its music, its socio-politics, its conflict, its aspirations, and its many problems. The fact that conflict creates art creates conflict was represented through the life of Amar Singh Chamkila in this film. We are all very happy that we could bring the story of Chamkila, such a unique individual, to the fore. In the story of Amarjot and Chamkila is also the story of Panjab. I would like to congratulate the team for these nominations, and I would like to congratulate Diljit Dosanjh twice over because he’s also nominated in the Best Actor category in the Emmy Awards for this film. That’s really well done! We could not have made the film without Diljit, and not for a moment on the shoot was he not Chamkila. It was a wonderful grassroot kind of experience shooting in Panjab for Amar Singh Chamkila. Congratulations Team! Also, thank you Netflix, for believing blindly in this film from the beginning to the end

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Diljit Dosanjh’s portrayal as the legendary Punjabi singer, Chamkila, in the film Amar Singh Chamkila, was widely praised by critics and audiences. He shares, “I feel truly honored Amar Singh Chamkila, an artist from Punjab, is being recognized and talked about at a global level on such a prestigious stage like the International Emmys. This nomination is not just for me, but for the entire legacy of Chamkila. I am grateful to Imtiaz Ali Sir for choosing me for the role.”

These nominations mark a significant milestone for Netflix India, reinforcing its position as the platform of choice for some of the most acclaimed creators and talent to bring authentic, powerful, and rooted stories to audiences around the world. Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India, shares, “We’re thrilled that Amar Singh Chamkila has received two prestigious nominations at the International Emmys. This story is a celebration of an iconic Indian artist whose music and journey transcended boundaries, and it reflects our passion at Netflix for bringing authentic and powerful local Indian stories to audiences everywhere. This has been an extraordinary collaboration with Imtiaz Ali, Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti Chopra, A.R.Rahman, and the entire cast and crew, all of whom poured their heart into the film. These nominations are not only a recognition of their remarkable work but also a tribute to Chamkila’s enduring legacy that continues to inspire.”