International Emmy Awards 2025: Diljit Dosanjh Bags Nomination In Best Performance Category For Amar Singh Chamkila

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Dosanjh, one of the top artists of India, the one who is now a global sensation, has been making headlines for quite some time and now, the reason has left fans excited even more. As the singer began with his all-new Aura Tour, he has also been nominated for the Best Performance by an Actor award at the prestigious International Emmy Awards 2025.

Diljit Dosanjh Bags Emmy Awards Nomination

Dosanjh has been nominated for his portrayal of the legendary Punjabi singer Chamkila in the Netflix biographical drama Amar Singh Chamkila, directed by Imtiaz Ali, co-starring Parineeti Chopra. Diljit’s performance has been widely praised for bringing Chamkila’s charisma and complexity to life and a nomination in the Emmys is definitely another feather in his cap. Diljit is nominated alongside actors like David Mitchell, Oriol Pla and Diego Vasquez, making the category one of the most anticipated to watch. For the unversed, Earlier, Netflix’s Delhi Crime had made history when it won the Best Drama Series award at the 48th International Emmy Awards in 2020.

More About Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit was last seen in the Punjabi film Sardaarji 3, co-starring Sonam Bajwa and Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. It was banned in India after the Pahalgam tragedy. The makers' decision to go ahead with an international release drew major backlash, even leading to boycott calls against the Punjabi singer-actor. A letter was also sent to the makers of Border 2, requesting the removal of Dosanjh from the patriotic film. At the time, he had said that the decision to proceed with an international release was taken by the producers, as their investment was at stake. Made under the direction of Amar Hundal, the cast of

Sardaar Ji 3 further includes Neeru Bajwa, Gulshan Grover, Manav Vij, Nasir Chinyoti, Monica Sharma, and Saleem Albela, along with others.