Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh. File
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Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh on Thursday (September 25, 2025) earned a nomination on the International Emmy Awards 2025 in the perfect efficiency by an actor class for his position in filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s acclaimed biopic “Amar Singh Chamkila”.
Ali’s directorial also earned one other nomination, securing a spot within the TV film/mini-series class.
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences introduced the nominations in New York, with the film rising because the lone Indian entry.
Produced by Window Seat Films, the Netflix film featured Dosanjh within the titular position of the Punjabi singer who was shot lifeless in 1988 along with his singer-wife Amarjot, performed by Parineeti Chopra.
In the perfect actor class, Dosanjh shall be competing in opposition to David Mitchell for “Ludwig” (United Kingdom), Oriol Pla for “Yo, adicto” (Spain), and Diego Vasquez for “One Hundred Years of Solitude” (Colombia).
Whereas the film will vie for the TV film/mini-series award alongside “Herrhausen: The Banker and the Bomb” (Germany), “Lost Boys & Fairies” (United Kingdom) and “Vencer o Morir” (Chile).
The winners shall be declared on the 53rd International Emmy Awards gala, scheduled to be held in New York City on November 24.
According to a press launch by International Academy, the nominations function 64 nominees throughout 16 classes, spanning a file 26 nations.
“As the International Emmys continue to recognise the very best in television, the creativity and caliber of this year’s Nominees, from a record 26 countries, reflect the global strength of our industry,” stated International Academy President & CEO Bruce L Paisner.
“New York City will once again serve as the global stage this November, where we will honor their remarkable achievements,” he added.
Nominees come from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
India’s previous International Emmy winners embody the Netflix collection “Delhi Crime”, which gained Best Drama in 2020, and comic Vir Das, who bagged Best Comedy trophy in 2021.
Published – September 26, 2025 03:56 am IST
