Immerse into the untold story of Punjab's musical legend — Amar Singh Chamkila, with Imtiaz Ali's next film titled Amar Singh Chamkila, hitting Netflix on April 12th. This biopic chronicles the rise of Elvis Presley of Punjab, the record-shattering folk singer who ignited audiences with his electrifying performances in village Akhadaas. Filmed in authentic locations, the movie transports you to the heart of Punjab's vibrant music scene. Parineeti Chopra co-stars as Amarjot, Chamkila's wife and musical partner.
Cast of Amar Singh Chamkila movie
The legendary trio of A.R. Rahman (music), Imtiaz Ali (director), and Irshad Kamil (lyrics) reunited for Amar Singh Chamkila, bringing their magic touch to the film. Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra as leads, don't just act – they have also lent their voices to the soundtrack.
Amar Singh Chamkila is anticipated to break new ground by featuring live, raw recordings from actual Akhadaas, capturing the electrifying energy of Diljit and Parineeti's performances. This powerhouse film is backed by a team including Mohit Choudhary, Select Media Holdings LLP, Saregama, and Window Seat Films.
Amar Singh Chamkila's release date
The official release date of Amar Singh Chamkila announced by makers and the OTT platform is 12th April 2024.
Cast opinion on the upcoming Amar Singh Chamkila movie
Director Imtiaz Ali can't wait to share his passion project! Speaking to ANI news agency, Ali describes Amar Singh Chamkila as a unique journey exploring the life of Punjab's iconic music star. He praises the phenomenal talents of Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, especially for their live singing performances in the film. Ali highlights the controversial nature of Chamkila's music, songs that both captivated and challenged society. Thrilled to partner with Netflix, Ali expresses his desire to share this captivating story with a global audience.
Diljit Dosanjh calls portraying Amar Singh Chamkila as his toughest role yet! Thrilled to be back on Netflix with Amar Singh Chamkila, Dosanjh acknowledges the immense challenge of embodying the legendary musician. He praises his co-star Parineeti Chopra and the entire team's dedication to bringing this story to life. Singing to A.R. Rahman's music, Dosanjh describes it as a meditative experience and hopes he honours the maestro's vision. He concluded by expressing gratitude to director Imtiaz Ali for trusting him with this transformative role.
Parineeti Chopra calls playing Chamkila's wife a dream come true! She expresses deep gratitude to director Imtiaz Ali for the opportunity to portray Amarjot, Chamkila's singing partner and wife, in Amar Singh Chamkila. Sharing the screen with Diljit Dosanjh was incredibly enriching, she says. This project fulfils a personal dream for Parineeti, allowing her to showcase her singing alongside the legendary A.R. Rahman's music. Thrilled about the film's global reach on Netflix, Parineeti believes Amar Singh Chamkila will resonate with fans worldwide, ensuring Chamkila's inspiring story transcends borders.