Amar Singh Chamkila Co-Writer REACTS To Film's International Emmy Nomination: Having A Person Like Diljit Helped

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Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra's Amar Singh Chamkila recently scored big at the International Emmy Awards nominations. The movie, directed by Imtiaz Ali, secured two nominations at the prestigious award ceremony. While Diljit has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actor, the film received a nod in the TV movie/ mini-series category. Now, in an interview, Amar Singh Chamkila's co-writer Sajid Ali has reacted to this achievement.

Sajid Ali on Amar Singh Chamkila's Emmy nominations

Speaking to the Hindustan Times, Sajid mentioned that the fate of Amar Singh Chamkila was sealed the day Diljit was cast. "The genius of casting him made the film what it is as he made it so authentic. Being a musician himself and from the land, he brought in authenticity to the portrayal as the music of the film was performed live. Those things really cut through and created magic," he said.The co-writer added that 'simple market calculations' that makers base their films on, don't necessarily ensure anything. According to him, the only insurance is the quality, adding that Diljit's casting was a sign of quality. "As writers and directors too, it pushes us to be braver, more authentic and more quality-driven. Having a person like him helped the film. He brought in the x-factor that the audience recognised," he added.

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More about Amar Singh Chamkila

Directed by Imtiaz Ali, Amar Singh Chamkila was a direct-to-digital release on Netflix. Co-starring Parineeti, the biographical drama was well received upon its OTT release. Featuring Diljit in the lead role, the film is based on the life of late Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila.Unfortunately, the musician was shot dead by a gang of motorcyclists on March 8, 1988. As far as the film is concerned, it premiered on Netflix, on April 12, 2024. Stay tuned for more updates!