Amar Singh Chamkila Director Imtiaz Ali On Emmy Nominations: Would Like To Congratulate Diljit Dosanjh Twice

Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila has bagged not one but two nominations at the International Emmy Awards 2025. The Netflix film has secured spots in the TV Movie/Mini-Series and Best Performance by an Actor

categories. Reacting to the big news, the director praised actor Diljit Dosanjh for his stellar performance and contribution to the film’s success.Imtiaz Ali On Chamkila Emmy NominationsThe Rockstar director told Hindustan Times, “We are all very happy that we could bring the story of Chamkila, such a unique individual, to the fore. In the story of Amarjot and Chamkila is also the story of Panjab. I would like to congratulate the team for these nominations, and I would like to congratulate Diljit Dosanjh twice over because he's also nominated in the Best Actor category in the Emmy Awards for this film. That's really well done!”He added, “We could not have made the film without Diljit, and not for a moment on the shoot was he not Chamkila. It was a wonderful grassroot kind of experience shooting in Panjab for Amar Singh Chamkila. Congratulations Team! Also, thank you Netflix, for believing blindly in this film from the beginning to the end.”Ali said that Amar Singh Chamkila was a rare film as it captured the essence of Punjab. He added that the idea of conflict giving rise to art, which in turn sparks further conflict, was reflected through the life of the slain singer.About Amar Singh ChamkilaThe film, also starring Parineeti Chopra, chronicles the life of legendary Punjabi musician Amar Singh Chamkila. It explores his rise to fame, his struggles, and his impact on Punjabi music. Tragically, Chamkila was killed in 1988. His demise shook the music world and the nation.