Parineeti shared this image. (politeness: ParineetiChopra)
New Delhi:
Prior to the release of Amar Singh Chamkila, Parineeti Chopra, the female lead of the film, shared a few BTS photos from the set and wrote a thank you note. Parineeti shared a few pictures with her co-star Diljit Dosanjh dressed up as their roles. She shared a picture with director Imtiaz Ali. Parineeti tagged Imtiaz Ali in her post and wrote, “I am extremely grateful to Chamkila. Imtiazali official sir, your direction was second to none; you truly guided the ship with finesse. Your vision and passion set a new standard.” About her co-star Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti wrote, “@diljitdosanjh, you were the perfect co-star, who made every moment on set enjoyable and effortless.” For music director AR Rahman, Parineeti wrote, “@arrahman sir, being musically directed by you – something to dream about.” She concluded the post with these words: “And the entire team that made this movie. Shooting this movie surpassed any other movie because I got to sing and act – two things I’m most passionate about, so thank you. Take a look at what Parineeti posted here:
At the trailer launch event of the film a few days ago, Parineeti Chopra opened up about how she essayed the role in the film. “I remember it was a Zoom call with Rahman sir, Imtiaz sir and Diljit. I thought it would be just an introduction, but then Rahman sir asked me, ‘Do you know how to sing?’ I replied, ‘I love to sing.’ And then he said, ‘Okay, sing and show.’ “I sang ‘Dama Dam Mast Qalandar’ and all the Punjabi songs I could sing. That is how he auditioned me,” as quoted by PTI.
Reflecting on the journey of the Chamkila shoot, Parineeti said at the event, “Shooting Chamkila was like meditation. It was full of music and yet it was the calmest, most disciplined, beautiful and harmonious set… Towards the end of the day, I used to feel fulfilled. I used to feel like I was coming back from a gurdwara. I think I have done something good in my life that sir has given me this film.”
Amar Singh Chamkila is directed by Imtiaz Ali and the film’s music is composed by AR Rahman. The film is scheduled for release on April 12 on streaming giant Netflix. Imtiaz Ali and AR Rahman have previously worked together in films like Rockstar, Highway, Tamasha. The film is based on Punjabi singing sensation Amar Singh Chamkila and his wife and collaborator Amarjot.