Diljit
Dosanjh
and
the
Netflix
film
“Amar
Singh
Chamkila”
received
two
nominations
at
the
53rd
International
Emmy
Awards
but
did
not
win.
Diljit
was
in
the
running
for
Best
Actor,
while
the
film
was
nominated
in
the
Best
TV
Movie/Mini-Series
category.
Despite
the
anticipation,
neither
secured
a
win
for
India
at
this
prestigious
event.
The
International
Emmy
Awards
took
place
on
Monday
night
in
New
York
City.
“Amar
Singh
Chamkila”
faced
stiff
competition
in
the
Best
TV
Movie/Mini-Series
category.
It
was
up
against
Germany’s
“Herrhausen:
The
Banker
and
the
Bomb,”
the
UK’s
“Lost
Boys
and
Fairies,”
and
Chile’s
“Vencer
o
Morir
(Victory
or
Death).”
The
award
ultimately
went
to
the
British
drama
“Lost
Boys
and
Fairies,”
which
depicts
a
gay
couple’s
journey
to
adopt
a
child.
International
Emmy
Awards
2025
Highlights
For
the
Best
Actor
category,
Diljit
Dosanjh
was
nominated
alongside
David
Mitchell
for
“Ludwig,”
Oriol
Pla
for
“Yo,
adicto
(I,
Addict),”
and
Diego
Vasquez
for
“One
Hundred
Years
of
Solitude.”
Spanish
actor
Oriol
Pla
won
the
award
for
his
portrayal
of
a
recovering
drug
addict,
delivering
a
heartfelt
performance
that
resonated
with
audiences.
“Amar
Singh
Chamkila”
is
a
biopic
on
the
late
Punjabi
singer,
who
was
tragically
killed
in
the
1980s.
Diljit
Dosanjh
played
Chamkila,
while
Parineeti
Chopra
portrayed
his
wife
and
collaborator,
Amarjot
Kaur.
The
film
received
praise
for
its
strong
performances,
direction,
and
AR
Rahman’s
music,
capturing
the
essence
of
Chamkila’s
life
and
career.
Red
Carpet
Appearance
On
Monday
evening,
Diljit
and
the
film’s
director,
Imtiaz
Ali,
attended
the
International
Emmys.
They
walked
the
red
carpet,
with
Diljit
greeting
photographers
with
his
signature
namaste.
They
were
joined
by
the
Netflix
India
team,
including
Monika
Shergill,
Vice
President
of
Content,
and
Ruchikaa
Kapoor
Sheikh,
Director
of
Original
Films.
Their
presence
highlighted
the
film’s
international
recognition.
Despite
not
winning,
the
nominations
at
the
International
Emmys
demonstrate
the
growing
impact
of
Indian
cinema
on
a
global
stage.
“Amar
Singh
Chamkila”
continues
to
gain
appreciation
for
its
storytelling
and
cinematic
achievements,
showcasing
India’s
diverse
talent
in
the
film
industry.