# Real Kashmir Football Club Emmy nomination > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/real-kashmir-football-club-emmy-nomination > Updated: 2026-09-26T04:00:46.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The sports drama series ‘Real Kashmir Football Club’ has received an International Emmy nomination in the Best Drama Series category. Inspired by the true story of Jammu and Kashmir’s first professional football club, the series follows a reporter and a businessman attempting to establish a professional team amidst challenging circumstances. Lead actors Manav Kaul and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub have highlighted the show’s themes of resilience, peace, and community. Ayyub dedicated the nomination to the people of Kashmir, while Kaul described the narrative as a story about “two religions coming together to create something meaningful despite difficult circumstances.” The production, which premiered on SonyLIV, is based on the real-life founders Sandeep Chattoo and Shamim Meraj. The nomination places the Indian production in competition with international entries such as ‘A Thousand Blows’ from the UK and ‘Carême’ from France. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Real Kashmir Football Club earns International Emmy nomination The Indian drama series ‘Real Kashmir Football Club’ has earned an International Emmy nomination in the Drama Series category, highlighting a story of community and peace through football. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-kashmir-football-club-earns-international-emmy-nomination ### 2026-09-24: Real Kashmir Football Club series nominated for International Emmy The series ‘Real Kashmir Football Club’ has been nominated for an International Emmy for Best Drama Series, telling the true story of Jammu and Kashmir’s first professional football club. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-kashmir-football-club-series-nominated-for-international-emmy --- Cite as: Real Kashmir Football Club Emmy nomination. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/real-kashmir-football-club-emmy-nomination