Diljit Dosanjh 'Honoured' As Amar Singh Chamkila Bags Two Emmy Nominations: Artist From Punjab Is...

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Singh Chamkila, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, bagged two nominations at the International Emmy Awards. Diljit received a nod in the Best Performance by an Actor category, and the film was nominated in the TV movie/ min-series category. After the big news broke, Diljit reacted to his 2024 Netflix film's international achievements. In an interview, the actor expressed happiness over Amar Singh Chamkila's Emmy nominations.

Diljit Dosanjh on Amar Singh Chamkila's Emmy nominations

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Diljit said it is a 'big moment' for the entire team of Amar Singh Chamkila. In fact, it is a big moment not just for him, but also for the late Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila. The reason being an artist from Punjab is being celebrated on the global stage."I feel truly honoured 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," said Diljit.

ALSO READ - Amar Singh Chamkila Co-Writer REACTS To Film's International Emmy Nomination: Having A Person Like Diljit HelpedFor the unversed, Amar Singh Chamkila, starring Diljit and Parineeti, was released on April 12, 2024 on Netflix. Helmed by Imtiaz, the biographical drama was well appreciated upon its digital release.

Sajid Ali on Diljit Dosanjh's casting in Amar Singh Chamkila

Apart from Diljit, the film's co-writer Sajid Ali expressed happiness over the film's International Emmy nominations. In conversation with the same publication, Sajid spoke about the magic of Diljit's casting in the film. He mentioned that the day Diljit was cast, the fate of Amar Singh Chamkila was sealed.Meanwhile, the International Emmy Awards will take place on November 24, 2025. Stay tuned for more updates!