Now, reacting to this, director Imtiaz has expressed his profound happiness, saying that he is eternally grateful to Punjab and its people.

Imtiaz Ali Expresses Excitement For International Emmy Awards Nomination

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Imtiaz Ali said, “In the joy of these nominations for the International Emmy Awards, the first name that comes to mind is ‘Chamkila’, who lived the life that we could make a film about. He experienced the highs and lows of that tragic period in Punjab. He and Amarjot (played by Parineeti Chopra) represent the irony of Punjab, and as true children of the land, they lived its story.”

Adding to this, the filmmaker expressed gratitude to Netflix for producing the project when he was facing financial problems. Imtiaz added, “They stepped in at a time when we were having difficulties and invested their money in the project. It is because of them that the film was made.”

‘The Film Could Not Have Been Made Without Diljit Dosanjh’

Moving forward, Imtiaz Ali expressed his joy over Diljit Dosanjh’s Emmy nomination for Amar Singh Chamkila. He said, “The film could not have been made without Diljit Dosanjh. He added a lot of value and helped shape the film into what it is now. I am delighted that he has also been nominated for Best Actor.”

He continued, “I feel proud on behalf of the entire team, including AR Rahman sir, Irshad Kamil, Diljit, Parineeti, Sylvester, Suman, Mohit, Dhiman, and all other members who worked so well for Amar Singh Chamkila. I am eternally grateful to Punjab and its people for allowing me to be present and participate in their stories.”

Lastly, the director also expressed his gratitude to his brother Sajid Ali, who co-wrote the film, Jassi, who “steered it in the right direction with research support,” and his editor Aarti for their invaluable contributions.

More About Amar Singh Chamkila

The film chronicles the life of iconic Punjabi folk singer Amar Singh Chamkila, renowned for his bold, earthy songs that addressed topics such as village life, drug abuse, and dowry, earning him both immense popularity and criticism. Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the movie explores Chamkila’s meteoric rise to fame in the 1980s, his relationship with his second wife and singing partner Amarjot Kaur (played by Parineeti Chopra), and his tragic assassination in 1988 at the age of 27.

Kashvi Raj Singh

Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-…Read More

Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-… Read More