Mumbai, September 26
Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra starrer 'Amar Singh Chamkila' has earned dual nominations at the 2025 International Emmy Awards, bringing happiness to the entire team.
Diljit Dosanjh, who has been nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor category for his role in the Netflix biographical drama, took to his Instagram handle to share his reaction.
"It's all because of @imtiazaliofficial Sir," the actor-singer wrote, crediting the achievement to the film's director.
Dosanjh will compete against some of the world's most acclaimed talents. The 2025 International Emmy Best Actor nominees include David Mitchell for 'Ludwig,' Oriol Pla for 'Yo, Adicto (I, Addict),' and Diego Vasquez for 'One Hundred Years of Solitude.'
Parineeti Chopra, who also played a crucial role in 'Amar Singh Chamkila', couldn't stop gushing over the team. "WOOOHOOOO! Proud of my Team Chamkla!"
The film has also received a nomination in the Best TV Movie/Mini-Series category, making it a double celebration for the team.
Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the film tells the story of Punjab's iconic folk singer Amar Singh Chamkila, often called the "Elvis of Punjab." Chamkila rose to fame in the 1980s for his bold songs and energetic performances, but his life was tragically cut short in 1988 when he and his wife, Amarjot Kaur, were killed at the age of 27.
Diljit Dosanjh portrayed Chamkila, the top-selling artist of his era, whereas Parineeti Chopra essayed the role of Amar Singh Chamkila's wife, Amarjot Kaur.
Released on Netflix in April 2024, Amar Singh Chamkila was written by Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Ali. The film's live-recorded folk music and emotionally driven storytelling have been widely appreciated.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally Indian cinema getting global recognition! The music in this film was pure gold. Diljit's transformation into Chamkila was unbelievable. Hope he brings home the Emmy! ðŸŽ
As someone who didn't know about Chamkila before this film, I was completely blown away. The storytelling made me emotional. Parineeti was fantastic too! Well-deserved nominations.
Imtiaz Ali's direction was brilliant as always. But honestly, I felt Parineeti's role was a bit underwritten compared to Diljit's. Still, great to see Punjabi culture represented on global stage!
Diljit's humility is so refreshing! In an industry full of egos, he always gives credit where it's due. The live music recordings made the film so authentic. Chamkila's story needed to be told! ðŸ™
Watched this with my Indian friends and they explained the cultural context. Amazing how music transcends borders. Diljit's performance was world-class. Rooting for him against international competition!
We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.