Dhani Ram Mittal, a former judge turned criminal with over 1,000 crimes, passed away at 85, ending a life of dual professions and legal troubles, leaving behind a legacy of storytelling and criminal history.
Gurmail Kaur said that when she got married to Amar Singh Chamkila, he was still working in the factory. She was married to him for three years when Chamkila started showing interest in singing.
From 1979 to 1988, Chamkila ruled the music landscape in Punjab with songs that were a commentary on village life, drug abuse, guns, extra marital affairs, dowry, alcoholism and matters of Punjabi masculinity among others.