Imtiaz Ali’s Chamkila has achieved remarkable recognition, securing not just one but two nominations at the prestigious International Emmy Awards 2025. Among the highlights, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, who portrayed Amar Singh Chamkila, expressed his excitement after receiving his first-ever International Emmy nomination. This marks a significant moment in his career, as he proudly shares the global stage through his powerful performance. The announcement, made on Thursday by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, has generated immense buzz. Diljit reflected on the honour, emphasising how meaningful this recognition is both personally and for Indian storytelling worldwide.
Diljit Dosanjh Responds to Emmy Nomination Nod
Diljit has earned a nomination for the Best Performance by an Actor category for his portrayal in Netflix’s biographical drama Amar Singh Chamkila, helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. The film, which brings the legendary Punjabi singer’s journey to life, has been receiving immense appreciation, with Diljit’s powerful performance standing at the forefront of its success. Expressing his gratitude, the actor-singer took to Instagram Stories, re-sharing a post about his nomination and humbly writing a heartfelt note. “It’s all because of @imtiazaliofficial sir (heart hand emoji).” He also tagged Netflix India.
Diljit has been nominated and will compete against David Mitchell for Ludwig, Oriol Pla for Yo, Adicto (I, Addict), and Diego Vasquez for One Hundred Years of Solitude. In addition, Amar Singh Chamkila has earned a nomination in the Best TV Movie/Mini-Series category. This recognition makes it a proud double celebration for the entire team, as both Diljit’s individual performance and the project itself are being honored on such a prestigious stage of competition.
Parineeti Chopra Responds to the News as Well
Parineeti Chopra, who stars with Diljit in Amar Singh Chamkila, praised him and Imtiaz for their nomination. She shared a post on her Instagram Stories and added her message. “Proud of my team Chamkila.” She tagged both Diljit and Imtiaz.
About Amar Singh Chamkila
The film, directed by Imtiaz Ali, is about Punjab’s famous folk singer Amar Singh Chamkila, who was often called the “Elvis of Punjab.” He became very popular in the 1980s for his bold songs and lively performances. Sadly, in 1988, Chamkila and his wife, Amarjot Kaur, were killed when he was only 27 years old. The movie Amar Singh Chamkila, written by Imtiaz and Sajid Ali, was released on Netflix in April 2024.
In recent years, Indian shows and artists have started getting noticed at the Emmys. In 2020, Netflix’s Delhi Crime made history by winning the Best Drama Series award. A year later, in 2021, comedian Vir Das won an Emmy for his Netflix comedy special Vir Das: For India.