Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Real Kashmir Football Club Earns International Emmy Nomination
Real Kashmir Football Club is a series that has received an International Emmy nomination.
Actor Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub said he was still trying to understand the good news.
He called the nomination a very important honour.
The team had submitted the series but did not know if it would be chosen.
Ayyub said the show did not reach as many people as expected.
However, viewers who watched it gave it positive reviews.
He said the series showed a different side of Kashmir and its people.
The news also came soon after his project Our Share of Sand won an award at Venice.
These recognitions gave him more confidence that the story could reach audiences around the world.
Actor Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub said the International Emmy nomination was a “huge honour.”
The team knew the series had been submitted but did not know whether it would be nominated.
Ayyub said the show received strong reviews despite not reaching as many viewers as hoped.
The series presented Kashmir beyond commonly depicted themes of violence, terrorism and romance.
The nomination followed Ayyub’s project Our Share of Sand winning an Audience Choice Award at Venice.
- Who
- Real Kashmir Football Club’s creative team, including actor Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, received the recognition.
- What
- The series received an International Emmy nomination.
- When
- The nomination was announced recently; Ayyub described the previous 10 days as overwhelming.
- Where
- The nomination is for the International Emmy Awards; the articles do not specify a ceremony location.
- Why
- The series offered an alternative portrayal of Kashmir and received international recognition despite limited reach.
- Nomination
- International Emmy nomination
- Actor quoted
- Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub
- Series
- Real Kashmir Football Club
- Audience reach
- The series did not reach as many people as the team had hoped.
- Critical response
- Ayyub said reviews from viewers who watched it made the effort worthwhile.
- Related recognition
- Our Share of Sand won the Audience Choice Award at the Venice Film Festival.