Diljit Dosanjh has received a nomination for the ‘Best Performance by an Actor’ category at the International Emmy Awards 2025. The recognition comes for his portrayal of legendary Punjabi singer Chamkila in the Netflix biographical drama Amar Singh Chamkila .

The film, directed by Imtiaz Ali , explores Chamkila’s journey from a Dalit Sikh family in Punjab to becoming a musical icon known for his bold lyrics and untimely death. Released on Netflix on April 12, 2024, it captures both his rise and tragic assassination at age 27.

Diljit’s performance has been praised for capturing Chamkila’s charisma and complexity. The film also stars Parineeti Chopra as Amarjot, Chamkila’s second wife, and features a soundtrack composed by A.R. Rahman. Critics and audiences alike have noted how Dilji

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