Diljit Dosanjh

Actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has entered the International Emmys with his first-ever nomination in the Best Actor category. He was recognised for his performance as Punjabi legend Amar Singh Chamkila in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic Amar Singh Chamkila. Celebrating the milestone, he shared on Instagram, “It’s all because of Imtiaz Ali Sir.” His performance has been widely praised for its authenticity and emotional depth.

Vir Das

Comedian-actor Vir Das made history in 2023 by being awarded the Emmy for Best Comedy Special for Vir Das: Landing. The feat was a giant step for Indian stand-up globally. Das also became the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards. On social media, he thanked people by writing, “Thanks for your support, an Indian Emmy Host. I am so looking forward to hosting the @iemmys this year! Crazy. Thank you for inviting me. Tremendously honoured and excited!”

Arjun Mathur

In 2020, Arjun Mathur brought India its first International Emmy nomination in the Best Actor category. His role as Karan Mehra, a gay wedding planner in Made in Heaven, stood out for its nuanced portrayal of love, identity and acceptance. The performance broke new ground in representation and storytelling.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Two years hence, Nawazuddin Siddiqui received a nod for his performance in Serious Men. As Ayyan Mani, a father who seeks to bring prosperity to his family by faking his son’s brightness, Siddiqui gained critical recognition. His nuanced performance contributed to India’s growing presence at the International Emmys.

Shefali Shah and Jim Sarbh

Shefali Shah was nominated in 2023 for her portrayal of DCP Vartika Chaturvedi in Delhi Crime: Season 2, displaying authority and vulnerability with such ease. Actor Jim Sarbh was also nominated that year for Rocket Boys, where he played scientist Dr Homi J. Bhabha. Both of their performances garnered accolades for presenting strong Indian narratives to an international audience.

India’s Rising Footprint

With names such as Dosanjh, Das, Mathur, Siddiqui, Shah and Sarbh leaving their impression, India’s presence at the International Emmy Awards is only getting stronger. Their wins and nominations not just underline individual excellence but also indicate how Indian storytelling continues to connect everywhere across the globe.

Chirag Sehgal

Chirag Sehgal works as a Senior Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing …Read More

Chirag Sehgal works as a Senior Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing … Read More