Mumbai: The 53rd International Emmy Awards unfolded with high energy and fierce competition. Diljit Dosanjh, nominated for Best Performance by an Actor for his role in Amar Singh Chamkila, did not win the prize. The film itself, which was also up for Best TV Movie/Mini-Series, was defeated by international rivals. These results meant that India, despite strong nominations, went home without a win on the night.
Who took the top acting honour
The Best Performance by an Actor award went to Oriol Pla for his role in Yo, adicto (I, Addict). His win was among the most talked-about announcements of the evening, and it highlighted the wide international talent competing at the Emmys this year. Diljit Dosanjh earned applause and attention with his strong performance in Amar Singh Chamkila, yet the trophy was awarded to Pla.
The TV Movie/Mini-Series race and the winner
Amar Singh Chamkila was nominated in the TV Movie/Mini-Series category but lost to Lost Boys and Fairies. The competition in this category was strong, and while Amar Singh Chamkila’s presence at the awards signalled growing global interest in Indian storytelling, it did not translate into a win. The result still underscores how Indian projects are now being considered on the biggest international stages.
What the night showed about global TV storytelling
Beyond individual wins and losses, the ceremony made one thing clear: television and streaming drama are a truly global field now. Winners came from several countries and showed different styles, languages, and storytelling traditions. To the Indian filmmakers and actors, receiving nominations at the international emmy is in itself a form of recognition and it aids in making their stories more visible to more people across the world.
About Amar Singh Chamkila
Amar Singh Chamkila is a high-profile Hindi-language biographical drama that dramatizes the life of the Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila. The film follows the rise of the folk and pop singer, his electrifying stage presence, and the complexities that surround fame, politics, and personal life. Diljit Dosanjh delivers the lead performance as the singer, bringing both charm and intensity to the role. The film is a combination of music, attention to period, and emphasis on social context to narrate the story of art, controversy, and survival. Emmy nominations of both the film and Diljit Dosanjh established that the story resonated outside India as well as initiated discussions regarding how Indian true-life stories can be received in the international marketplace.
To Amar Singh Chamkila and Diljit Dosanjh, international emmy nominations are a stepping stone that puts the film in front of the world.
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