Amar Singh Chamkila and his wife, Amarjot Kaur, were killed by masked gunmen in the town of Mehsampur in 1988. Their driver, Ranjeet Singh, recalled the events of their last day in an old interview, published in 2017.
Amar Singh Chamkila, known for his controversial yet popular lyrics, emerged as a folk sensation, captivating Punjab s youth. Chamkila s enduring popularity is reflected in an annual fair held in his memory in Dugri. However, his life was tragically cut short at 26, along with his wife and band members, in a shooting incident shrouded in mystery.
Amar Singh Chamkila, known for his controversial yet popular lyrics, emerged as a folk sensation, captivating Punjab s youth. Chamkila s enduring popularity is reflected in an annual fair held in his memory in Dugri. However, his life was tragically cut short at 26, along with his wife and band members, in a shooting incident shrouded in mystery.