Fans worried about Diljit Dosanjh s look in Amar Singh Chamkila movie, but Imtiaz Ali revealed he wore a wig as a turban, not cut his hair. Diljit did not sacrifice any hair for the role.
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.
An old interview has resurfaced since the release of Amar Singh Chamkila on Netflix. In it, an acquaintance of the slain Punjabi singer confirmed that Amar Singh Chamkila had indeed received threatening letters from fundamentalists.