Mumbai Sep 27 (IANS) Imtiaz Ali’s “Amar Singh Chamkila” musical biopic on the life of Punjabi folk legend has bagged two nominations at the International Emmy Awards, putting Indian cinema once again on the global map.

While the recognition has been welcomed with pride, Ali has addressed the larger question – does the Indian film industry still seek validation from the West, and does colonial influence still exist?

Responding to the debate, Ali admitted that while international acclaim is encouraging, the true validation lies closer to home.

In a conversation with IANS, Imtiaz Ali said, “I don’t know whether it’s colonial. I think that international recognition is always special for any country. For us also, international recognition is a unique and important thing, but it’s not the fir

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