A still out Amar Singh Chamkila trailer. (politeness: diljitdosanjh)
New Delhi:
Imtiaz Ali’s much-awaited film Amar Singh Chamkila, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, dropped its trailer on Thursday. The recently released trailer offered a glimpse into the riveting story of legendary Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s Punjab, the trailer immerses viewers in the life of Chamkila, who rose from obscurity to become Punjab’s “best-selling artist”. Diljit shone in the title role, portraying Chamkila, aka Elvis Presley from Punjab, as a charming and determined individual who remains steadfast in his passion for music despite fierce opposition and threats to his life.
His portrayal attempts to capture the essence of Chamkila’s unwavering dedication to his art, even in the face of adversity. Parineeti impressed as Amarjot, Chamkila’s supportive wife, adding depth and emotion to the story. As the trailer unfolds, viewers are drawn into the gripping mystery surrounding the tragic fate of Chamkila and Amarjot, when they were tragically shot by unknown assailants in 1988, leaving an unsolved mystery that continues to intrigue to this day. Watch the trailer here:
In an interview with indianexpress.comImtiaz Ali said that the film is a love story between Chamkila and his music album. He said, “I feel that this film or Chamkila’s life is in a way a love story between Chamkila and music. Here is a man who at one point was so afraid of the warnings he was receiving that he actually broke down and cried and feared he was going to be killed. From then on, a few years later, knowing full well that if he continued singing in live performances he might be shot, he still chose to sing.”