Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila has been nominated for the International Emmy Awards 2025. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences made the announcement recently. The Punjabi actor-singer has been nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor category for the film. The film also earned a nomination in the TV Movie/Mini-Series category.

The Lover hitmaker took to Instagram to credit Imtiaz Ali and wrote, “It’s all because of @imtiazaliofficial Sir!

He also told Hindustan Times, “This is such a big moment. And not just for me, but for Amar Singh Chamkila, an artist from Punjab who is being celebrated on the global stage. I feel truly honoured that 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.” Amar Singh Chamkila also starred Parineeti Chopra in a key role.

Amar Singh, who was born in a Dalit family in Punjab, used to work in a sock manufacturing factory as a teenager, whereas his heart and soul were wrenched in creating music. He finally chose to break the shackles and started building contacts with musicians in the state with the help of his acquaintances. He soon started singing with Amarjot Kaur, and the duo rose to fame, but his brash lyrics also ignited fury across Punjab. This led to his brutal criticism, and both he and Amarjot were shot to death at the peak of their career.

The film starring Diljit as the titular character is directed by Imtiaz Ali. It was released on Netflix on April 12 last year.

The International Emmy Awards will take place on November 24 in New York City.