International Emmy Awards 2025: Diljit Dosanjh Falls Short, Amar Singh Chamkila Loses in TV Movie Category
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The 53rd International Emmy Awards took place in New York City on Monday night, with India's Amar Singh Chamkila and Diljit Dosanjh facing stiff competition. Unfortunately, both nominees failed to bring home awards. Amar Singh Chamkila, a Netflix biopic on the life of Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila, was nominated for Best TV Movie/Mini-Series. The film, directed by Imtiaz Ali and starring Diljit Dosanjh, 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). Lost Boys and Fairies, a British drama about a gay couple's adoption journey, took home the prize. Diljit Dosanjh's performance in Amar Singh Chamkila earned him a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor. However, the award went to Spanish actor Oriol Pla for his portrayal of a recovering drug addict in Yo, adicto (I, Addict). The Netflix film, Amar Singh Chamkila, received widespread acclaim for its performances, direction, and AR Rahman's soundtrack. Diljit Dosanjh's portrayal of the late singer was particularly praised. The film's director, Imtiaz Ali, and the Netflix India team, including Vice President, Content, Monika Shergill and Director, Original Films, Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, walked the red carpet alongside Diljit Dosanjh earlier on Monday evening. Despite the disappointing outcome, the nominations for Amar Singh Chamkila and Diljit Dosanjh are a testament to the growing recognition of Indian talent in the international entertainment industry.
