Director Imtiaz Ali underscored the importance of retaining Amar Singh Chamkila's imperfections in the film, believing that sanitising his character would detract from his relatability.
Imtiaz Ali’s biographical drama Amar Singh Chamkila, featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, has been receiving positive responses. The director expressed surprise at venturing into biopics and emphasised the importance of portraying the human side of Chamkila, including his flaws. Retaining these imperfections in the film adds relatability to the character, he said.
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.