Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming project, Amar Singh Chamkila, which casts Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in the main roles, is all set to make its Netflix debut. A biopic film, the film is based on the life of the legendary folk singer Amar Chamkila. Here’s all you need to know about the forthcoming film.
What Are The Release Dates For Amar Singh Chamkila?
Amar Singh Chamkila, which released its premiere dates in February 2024, is highly anticipated by the fans of Imtiaz Ali and Diljit Dosanjh. While the series received its trailer two weeks before, in March 2024, Amar Chamkila is set to release on April 12, 2024.
Who Will Be In The Cast of Amar Singh Chamkila?
Amar Chamkila, which is directed by Imtiaz Ali, has a star-studded cast in the film. The film casts,
- Diljit Dosanjh as Amar Singh Chamkila
- Parineeti Chopra as Amarjot Kaur
- Apinderdeep Singh as Swarn Sivia
- Nisha Bano
- Rahul Mittra as DSP Bhatti
- Vipin Katyal
- Anjum Batra
- Udaybir Sandhu
- Anhad Singh
- Sahiba Bali
In an interview, while talking about the cast of the film, Imtiaz Ali shared how he was initially reluctant to cast Diljit in his 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 than I did, the moment I spoke to him, it was just like a different chapter.”
What Is the Plot of Amar Singh Chamkila?
A biopic, the upcoming film revolves around the life of Amar Chamkila. It explains the folk singer’s humble beginnings and how he managed to become one of the legendary singers of the country. While struggling to find recognition for himself, Amar Singh found himself a soulmate, Amarjot Kaur. The film depicted his passion and dedication to showcase his art, which led him to become one of the highest record-selling artists in Punjab. However, along with success and fame, Amar Singh Chamkila attracted criticism, which eventually led to the assassination of his band, wife, and himself.
Meanwhile, the synopsis on Netflix read, 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.”
Trailer For Amar Singh Chamkila
The trailer of Amar Singh Chamkila, which recently made its debut across several social media platforms, made fans go head over heels. The trailer, which focuses on the life of Amar Chamkila, features the admiration he received from his fans. Following, the narrative recites the humble beginnings and the struggle of the folk singer who helped him achieve global fame. The trailer also showcased how attracting major popularity led to the assassination of Amar Chamkila. Netflix captioned the trailer: ‘Tadkila, Bhadkila, Rangeela – woh hai Amar Singh ✨❤️ Amar Singh Chamkila premieres on 12 April, only on Netflix!’
Reviews:
Although Netflix will debut the series on April 12, 2024, several movie enthusiasts attended its premiere on April 9, 2024. Meanwhile, the audience comprised personalities like Imtiaz, Shabana Azmi, Mrunal Thakur, Sunny Kaushal, Daisy Shah, Onir, Mahima Makwana, Avneet Kaur, Pratik Sehejpal, Piyush Mishra, Sheeba Chaddha and Bhuvan Bam, among others.
Heaping praises for celebrities like A.R. Critics rate Rahman’s film as one of the great films to watch. Talking about the film, one of the acclaimed filmmakers, Onir, said “It is a gorgeous film. It hits you in the end. The film deeply moves me. It is a celebration of a life that is precious and it’s also a life that is lived despite all the opposition.”
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