Diljit Dosanjh Earns International Emmy Nod for Chamkila

Diljit Dosanjh, acclaimed actor and singer, has earned a prestigious International Emmy Award nomination for Best Actor in 2025 for his role in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic “Amar Singh Chamkila”. The film, a Netflix original, also clinched a nomination in the TV Movie/Mini-Series category, making it India’s sole entry at this year’s awards. The announcement was made by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in New York ahead of the 53rd International Emmy Awards, scheduled to be held on November 24, 2025.

About the Film

• “Amar Singh Chamkila” is based on the life of the legendary Punjabi folk singer, known for his bold lyrics and mass appeal. He was tragically gunned down in 1988 alongside his singer-wife Amarjot. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh in the titular role and Parineeti Chopra as Amarjot.
• Produced by Window Seat Films, the biopic has been lauded for its gripping storytelling and powerful performances, especially Dosanjh’s deeply immersive portrayal of the controversial icon.

Competing Nominees

In the Best Actor category, Diljit Dosanjh faces competition from,

• David Mitchell – Ludwig (UK)
• Oriol Pla – Yo, adicto (Spain)
• Diego Vasquez – One Hundred Years of Solitude (Colombia)

In the TV Movie/Mini-Series category, the film competes with,

• Herrhausen: The Banker and the Bomb (Germany)
• Lost Boys & Fairies (UK)
• Vencer o Morir (Chile)

Significance for India

This recognition places India back on the global television map. India has previously won in this arena, with,

• Delhi Crime (Netflix) winning Best Drama in 2020
• Vir Das receiving the Best Comedy award in 2021

The 2025 nominations span 64 nominees from 26 countries, showcasing the global diversity of storytelling.