PremiumAmar Singh Chamkila – Release date, OTT platform, plot, cast, trailer and more about Diljit Dosanjh-starrer
Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, Amar Singh Chamkila, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, will be released on April 12 on Netflix
Last Updated: 12.19 PM, Apr 08, 2024
Amar Singh Chamkila, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles, is all set for its world premiere on Netflix. Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, the biopic is based on the life of Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila. The movie chronicles the humble beginnings of Chamkila and his increasing popularity that allegedly led to his assassination along with his wife Amarjot Kaur and their two band members in 1988.
From release date to plot, here is everything you need to know about Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila...
Plot
The film centers around the life of popular Punjabi musician Amar Singh Chamkila. The movie depicts his humble beginnings and how he eventually made it to the top, gaining admiration from his fans. While creating a niche for himself, he also found his soulmate in his singing partner, Amarjot Kaur. The film portrays his undying dedication and belief in his talents, which made him the highest record-selling artist in Punjab. But his lyrics attracted a lot of criticism from the public and is said to be the reason for his assassination, along with his wife and two other band members.
Trailer
The makers of Amar Singh Chamkila recently unveiled the trailer of the film which has already created a buzz on the internet. The trailer gives us a peek into the world of Chamkila by showcasing the admiration he received from his audience for his talents. Later, the narrative shifts to the past by showcasing his humble beginnings and his journey towards achieving fame. His increasing popularity also attracted much public criticism, which allegedly led to his assassination.
Release date and OTT platform
Amar Singh Chamkila will have its world premiere on Netflix on April 12.
Cast
Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, Amar Singh Chamkila stars Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra along with Anurag Arora, Anjum Batra and Samuel John in supportive roles.
Imtiaz Ali on casting Diljit Dosanjh
During a conversation with Pinkvilla, director Imtiaz Ali revealed that he was initially unsure of casting Diljit Dosanjh in the film. He said, "I thought he might not be able to do it, etc. So I didn’t approach him in the beginning, but it’s a little later that I did, the moment I spoke to him, it was just like a different chapter.”