Amar Singh Chamkila

Amar Singh Chamkila is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film based on the life of musician Amar Singh Chamkila. It is directed, produced and co-written by Imtiaz Ali. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh in the titular role, with Parineeti Chopraas his wife, Amarjot."Amar Singh Chamkila teaser out. Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in Imtiaz Ali's next for Netflix". India Today. 30 May 2023. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023."Amar Singh Chamkila - Parineeti Chopra had to give singing audition to AR Rahman: I thought gayi picture ab haath se". Bollywood Hungama. 29 March 2024. Archived from the original on 15 April 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024."What was it that Imtiaz Ali said made Diljit Dosanjh cry at 'Amar Singh Chamkila' trailer launch". Tribune India. 3 March 2024. Archived from the original on 15 April 2024. Retrieved 31 March2024.
The film's music is composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics written by Irshad Kamil. Principal photography began in December 2022 and ended in March 2023. The film premiered at Mumbai on 8 April 2024, and released on Netflix on 12 April 2024 and received critical acclaim , with many calling it a return-to-form for Imtiaz Ali's career."Imtiaz Ali reveals why he chose to release Diljit-Parineeti starrer Amar Singh Chamkila on OTT". DNA India. 31 March 2024. Archived from the original on 31 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March2024.
== Plot ==
A humble singer's brash lyrics ignite fame and fury across Punjab as he grapples with soaring success and brutal criticism before his untimely death. Amar Singh , born in a Dalit family in Punjab was working in a socks manufacturing factory (much to his dismay) as a teenager, whereas his heart and soul were wrenched in creating music. He finally chose to break the shackles and started building contacts with musicians in the state with the help of his acquaintances. He started working under a known musician and singer Jinda ,who acknowledged his talent and began to use his lyrics in his songs (without giving any credit to Amar Singh). As a blessing in disguise, he got a chance to sing in place of Jinda as he was late and public was out of control and there was no option to hold the event , the public went berserk with Amar Singh's performance (CHAMKILA name first associated with him at this event) to the extent that they did not want to listen to the lead singer Jinda anymore, such was the power of his voice and lyrics .
== Cast ==
* Diljit Dosanjh as Amar Singh Chamkila
* Parineeti Chopra as Amarjot Kaur
* Apinderdeep Singh as Swarn Singh Sivia
* Nisha Bano as Sonia
* Rahul Mittra as DSP Bhatti
* Anjum Batra as Kesar Singh Tiki
* Udaybir Sandhu as Jitender Jinda
* Sahiba Bali as Interview Reporter
* Tushar Dutt as Pirthipal Singh Dhakkan
* Robbie Johal as Kikar Dalewala
* Pavneet Singh as Babbu
* Anuraag Arora as Dalbir Singh
* Jasmeet Singh Bhatia as Constable
* Pranav Vashisht as Pamma
* Kul Sidhu as Gurmel Kaur
* Ankit Sagar as Kashmiri Lal
* Anjali Sharma as Amarjot's sister
* Mohit Chauhan (special appearance)
* Kumud Mishra (special appearance)
* Aks Mehraj (HMV Dealer)
* yogesh gurna as rival singer
== Production ==
link=https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Celebs_at_the_screening_of_the_A.R._Rahman%27s_documentary_02.jpg|alt=|thumb|The film marks Imtiaz Ali's return as a director after four years.
Imtiaz Ali announced the film under his banner Window Seat Films. Known for modern relationship dramas such as Jab We Met (2007), Love Aaj Kal (2009), Rockstar (2011) and Tamasha (2015). The film follows the journey of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, Amar Singh Chamkila, who was assassinated at a young age."Who was Amar Singh Chamkila? All you need to know about Punjabi singer played by Diljit Dosanjh in Imtiaz Ali's next". India Today. 30 May 2023. Archived from the original on 15 April 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2023. Ali termed the film "a unique journey" for him and further added, "Shooting for Chamkila felt like a very different experience as a filmmaker. The film follows the crazed popularity of Chamkila's daring songs that society could neither ignore nor swallow. It helped me reconnect with a different side of myself."“Netflix unveils 'Amar Singh Chamkila' first look, Imtiaz Ali calls film 'unique journey'". The Print. 30 May 2023. Archived from the original on 15 April 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2023."Imtiaz Ali on Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra starrer Chamkila: It's coming soon". Film Companion. 4 October 2023. Archivedfrom the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
The film was initially titled Chamkila and was later changed to Amar Singh Chamkila."Parineeti Chopra gets new haircut for Imtiaz Ali's 'Chamkila'". The Print. 15 December 2022. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2023. Parineeti Chopraand Diljit Dosanjh have sung a total of 15 songs for the film. On this, Chopra stated, "One of the main reasons I did this film was because I was getting to sing some 15 songs for it."“Parineeti Chopra reveals she will be singing 15 songs in Diljit Dosanjh starrer Chamkila". Bollywood Hungama. 16 February 2024. Archived from the original on 17 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024. The film marks Ali's return as a director after four years, and his films to not release in theatres.
== References ==
Category:Netflix films
Category:2024 India Films