Name: Amar Singh Chamkila
Release Date: April 12, 2024
Director: Imtiaz Ali
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
Description:
Amar Singh Chamkila is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film based on the life of Punjabi musician Amar Singh Chamkila. Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the film features Diljit Dosanjh as the rebellious singer and Parineeti Chopra as his second wife, Amarjot Kaur.
With stirring music by A.R. Rahman, it portrays Chamkila’s rise to fame and his controversial journey through success and tragedy.
Plot:
The film chronicles the tumultuous journey of Amar Singh Chamkila, a humble singer from a Dalit Sikh background who defies societal norms to become a Punjabi music icon known as the “Elvis of Punjab.”
As his provocative lyrics and raw talent spark both adoration and controversy, the narrative weaves between his meteoric rise and the personal demons that haunt him. Amidst fame, complex relationships, and public scrutiny, Chamkila’s life takes a tragic turn with his unsolved assassination, leaving a lasting impact on Punjabi culture.
