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Did you know Parineeti Chopra waited for years to get a project like Amar Singh Chamkila? Here's what she has to say…
Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra's Amar Singh Chamkila is currently ruling Netflix, by being in the top 10 non-English films list today
Apr 13, 2024
Parineeti Chopra
Amar Singh Chamkila has been garnering critical acclaim since yesterday. The biopic tells the story of the Punjabi musician, who was assassinated in 1988 along with his second wife Amarjot Kaur. Chamkila is still one of the most celebrated musicians in Indian industry. Hence, watching his story on screen was eagerly awaited by the Indians. The craze was so huge, that the biopic is currently ruling Netflix by grabbing the top spot on non-English films list today.
Parineeti Chopra's excitment
This success made Parineeti Chopra stunned. Therefore she shared with her fans that it was that epic project she has waited for so long. She also expressed her immense gratitude to director Imtiaz Ali for giving her the opportunity and believed in her talent, as Chopra hasn't done many films in her career. Amar Singh Chamkila also marks the 35-year-old’s second biopic. Previously she did Saina (2021), the sports-drama based on the life of professional Badminton player Saina Nehwal.
Parineeti also shared numerous people's reactions on Amar Singh Chamkila. Just 3 days back she dropped a video of her getting ready for the shoot, and wrote in the caption that Chamkila and Amarjot are the legends the world will never get again. Seems like Chamkila's life has hugely inspired Chopra.
Story of Amar Singh Chamkila
A rising star in Punjab, a singer with a voice that resonates with the common people, his lyrics, however, are far from ordinary. They are bold, unflinching, and hold a mirror to the reality of life, sparking fierce criticism. This is the story of Amar Singh Chamkila, who faced harsh reality while earning huge fame and limelight. However, his journey was cut short as he got assassinated along with his wife Amarjot Kaur, leaving behind a legacy of controversy and unforgettable music.
This is the first time the Proper Patola-singer worked in a biopic, and he's super excited. During an interaction with Netflix, the 40-year-old singer revealed that he never hides a single thing in life. People even used to listen to Chamkila's songs secretly due to numerous scandals, but he never did that. Rather he is proud to listen to Chamkila's songs.
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