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Diljit Dosanjh Nominated for Emmy: A Folk Icon's Journey
9/26/2025
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- Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh earns Best Actor nomination at International Emmy Awards for Amar Singh Chamkila.
- Directed by Imtiaz Ali, it portrays Chamkila and wife Amarjot (Parineeti Chopra).
- It traces Chamkila’s rise from Dalit laborer to folk icon, addressing caste and conservatism.
- Music by Oscar-winner A. R. Rahman underpins score.
- Emmys set for November 24, 2025, in New York City.
