At the International Emmy Awards 2025 in New York City, Diljit Dosanjh’s Amar Singh Chamkila, directed by Imtiaz Ali, secured nominations in two prestigious categories — Best TV Movie/Mini-Series and Best Actor. Although the film did not win, its presence on the global stage marked a significant achievement for Indian streaming content.
🎬 India’s Recognised Film: Amar Singh Chamkila
- Categories Nominated:
- Best TV Movie/Mini-Series
- Best Performance by an Actor — Diljit Dosanjh
- Outcome:
- Lost to the UK’s Lost Boys and Fairies (TV Movie category)
- Actor award went to Spain’s Oriol Pla (Yo, adicto)
The film highlighted the life and legacy of Punjabi music icon Amar Singh Chamkila, and its Emmy recognition fuelled pride across India.
🌍 Global Winners at International Emmys 2025
Major Category Winners
| Category | Winner | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Best TV Movie/Mini-Series | Lost Boys and Fairies | UK |
| Best Actor | Oriol Pla — Yo, adicto | Spain |
| Best Actress | Anna Maxwell Martin — Until I Kill You | UK |
| Best Drama Series | Rivals | UK |
| Best Comedy | Ludwig | UK |
| Best Art Programming | Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days | Japan |
| Best Documentary | Hell Jumper | UK |
| Best Current Affairs | Dispatches Kill Zone: Inside Gaza | UK |
| Best News Program | Gaza, Search for Life | Qatar |
| Best Telenovela | Deha | Türkiye |
| Best Sports Documentary | It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football | Spain |
| Best Non-Scripted Entertainment | Shaolin Heroes: Denmark | Denmark |
| Best Short-Form Series | La Mediatrice | Canada |
👧 Children’s Programming Awards
- Best Kids Animation: Bluey (Australia)
- Best Kids Live-Action: Fallen (UK)
- Best Kids Factual & Entertainment: Auf Fritzis Spuren (Germany)
These awards highlighted diverse storytelling for younger audiences across continents.
🇮🇳 What It Means for India
Even without a trophy, Chamkila’s nomination reflects:
✔ Growth of Indian OTT productions
✔ Rising global audience for regional true-story narratives
✔ Strengthening creative presence at major international awards
📝 Exam-Oriented Facts
- International Emmy Awards 2025 held in New York City
- Amar Singh Chamkila nominated for 2 awards
- Diljit Dosanjh nominated for Best Actor
- India did not win any category this year
- Best TV Movie/Mini-Series — Lost Boys and Fairies (UK)
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