Punjabi global superstar Diljit Dosanjh has further consolidated his global popularity and prowess, as the actor-singer has landed a nomination in the International Emmy Awards. The nominations include Diljit Dosanjh for Best Performance by an Actor and Amar Singh Chamkila for the TV Movie/Mini-Series category. The film was celebrated for its direction, extraordinary acting by the cast, and music created by the maestro AR Rahman, with Irshad Kaamil penning the lyrics.
Diljit Dosanjh, Amar Singh Chamkila earn International Emmys nominations
Netflix India has earned 02 nominations at the 53rd International Emmy Awards, spotlighting its unmatched storytelling on the global stage, across 16 categories. The actor has been nominated for Best Actor in a Lead Role for his work in the biopic. The Hindi biographical drama film was directed and co-written by Imtiaz Ali, and starred Diljit Dosanjh in the titular role of Chamkila and Parineeti Chopra as his wife Amarjot.
Chamkila is considered the “Elvis of Punjab”, whose provocative music captured rural Punjab in the 1980s. The narrative blends performance sequences with the social realities that fueled Chamkila’s songs, tackling themes of caste, desire, and conservatism.
Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali on nominations
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 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. 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.”
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 honoured. Amar Singh Chamkila, an artist from Punjab, is being recognised 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.”
