Imtiaz Ali-directed film Amar Singh Chamkila has received not one, but two nominations at the prestigious International Emmy Awards 2025. While the biographical drama has been nominated in the best ‘TV Movie/Mini Series’ category, Diljit Dosanjh , who brought the legendary singer to life on-screen, has been nominated for the Best Performance by an Actor award.

The film chronicles the life of late Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila, who gained popularity for his distinctive singing style and provocative lyrics. As the Netflix movie now competes for the prestigious Emmy, let’s have a look at the life of legendary singer Amar Singh Chamkila, who left an indelible mark on Punjabi music.

Amar Singh Chamkila’s Early Life

Born on July 1, 1960 to a Dalit Sikh family in Ludhiana’s Dugri villag

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