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The 53rd International Emmy® Awards unfolded in New York, and Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila, was nominated in two prestigious categories: TV Movie/Mini-Series and Best Performance by an Actor (Diljit Dosanjh).
Marking a proud moment for India, Amar Singh Chamkila stood tall as the only Indian title nominated this year, representing the strength, depth, and universality of rooted local stories.
Walking the red carpet with pride, Diljit Dosanjh who delivered a stirring portrayal of Punjab’s music icon Amar Singh Chamkila, Imtiaz Ali, who brought the singer’s turbulent journey to life with honesty and heart along with producer Mohit Choudhary, Monika Shergill, VP Content, Netflix India, and Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director, Original Films, Netflix India.
But the actor could not win the Best Actor trophy. Here’s the list of winners for this year:
Best Art Programming
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days (Japan) – WINNER
Best Performance by an Actor
Oriol Pla in Yo, adicto [I, Addict] (Spain) – WINNER
Best Comedy
Ludwig (UK) – WINNER
Documentary
Hell Jumper (UK) – WINNER
Best Drama Series
Rivals (UK) – WINNER
Non-Scripted Entertainment
Shaolin Heroes: Denmark (Denmark) – WINNER
Best Short-Form Series
La Mediatrice (Canada) – WINNER
Sports Documentary
It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football (Spain) – WINNER
Best TV Movie/Mini-Series
Lost Boys and Fairies (UK) – WINNER
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali says the International Emmy nomination for “Amar Singh Chamkila” in two categories has come as a blessing and a reminder that stories rooted in local culture resonate globally.
Based on the life of slain Punjabi musician Amar Singh Chamkila, the movie is nominated in the TV Movie/Mini-Series category, while lead star Diljit Dosanjh has earned a nod in the Best Performance by an Actor category.
Ali said he is proud that the film, which premiered on Netflix in 2024 to critical acclaim, has placed India alongside international stalwarts.