Chamkila, the superstar of 1980s Punjabi popular music, is being projected as an icon of Dalits and downtrodden sections after the release of his biopic. This a
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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.
Writer-director Imtiaz Ali s Chamkila (one who glitters), starring Diljit Dosanjh as the real-life Punjabi folk singer Amar Singh Chamkila, is inspired and fabulous in all sorts of ways.