International Emmy Awards 2025: Full Winners List and India’s Notable Nomination

At the International Emmy Awards 2025 held in New York City, Diljit Dosanjh’s film Amar Singh Chamkila, directed by Imtiaz Ali, earned two major nominations—for Best TV Movie/Mini-Series and Best Performance by an Actor. Despite high hopes, the Netflix India project didn’t win, but its recognition marked a significant moment for Indian storytelling on the global stage. In the Best TV Movie/Mini-Series category, Chamkila competed against Germany’s Herrhausen, Chile’s Vencer o Morir, and the UK’s Lost Boys and Fairies, which took home the award. Meanwhile, Diljit Dosanjh’s powerful portrayal of Punjabi legend Chamkila lost out to Spain’s Oriol Pla for his performance in Yo, adicto.

Though India didn’t secure a win, the film’s nominations were celebrated as a proud milestone for the country’s streaming and cinema presence internationally.

Global Winners: Celebrating Television Excellence

The ceremony showcased outstanding global talent, with entries across categories like Drama, Documentary, Comedy, News, and Children’s Programming. Here’s a summary of the winners in each category.

• Best TV Movie/Mini-Series: Lost Boys and Fairies (UK)
• Best Actor: Oriol Pla for Yo, adicto (Spain)
• Best Actress: Anna Maxwell Martin for Until I Kill You (UK)
• Best Drama Series: Rivals (UK)
• Best Comedy: Ludwig (UK)
• Best Art Programming: Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days (Japan)
• Best Documentary: Hell Jumper (UK)
• Best Current Affairs: Dispatches Kill Zone: Inside Gaza (UK)
• Best News Program: Gaza, Search for Life (Qatar)
• Best Telenovela: Deha (Türkiye)
• Best Sports Documentary: It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football (Spain)
• Best Non-Scripted Entertainment: Shaolin Heroes: Denmark (Denmark)
• Best Short-Form Series: La Mediatrice (Canada)

Children’s Programming Winners

The Emmys also honored excellence in children’s content across various formats,

• Best Kids Animation: Bluey (Australia)
• Best Kids Live-Action: Fallen (UK)
• Best Kids Factual & Entertainment: Auf Fritzis Spuren (Germany)

These selections reflected a strong presence of European, Asian, and Latin American content, highlighting how storytelling for young audiences is evolving across the globe.

The Takeaway for India and Global Content

Although Chamkila did not secure an International Emmy, its nominations symbolized India’s rising profile in international entertainment. With streaming platforms like Netflix India backing such projects, there is growing global interest in regional and biographical content from the country.

The success of shows like Lost Boys and Fairies, Yo, adicto, and Bluey also illustrates a trend where emotive storytelling, cultural specificity, and social relevance are shaping international awards.