Amar Singh Chamkila(2024)

Storyline

A humble singer from Punjab becomes a huge star with his bold, direct songs. His lyrics make him famous but also stir up anger and controversy. He struggles with the intense backlash and extreme fame until his life is cut short.

“His songs made him a legend. And a target.”

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Cast & Crew

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Parineeti ChopraAmarjot Kaur

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Rahul MittraDSP Bhatti

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Pavneet SinghBabbu

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Anuraag AroraDalbir Singh

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Nisha BanoSurinder Sonia

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Udaybir SandhuJitendar Jinda

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Tushar DuttPritpal Singh Dhakkan

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Jasmeet Singh BhatiaConstable

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Apindereep SinghSwarn Sivia

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Anjum BatraKesar Singh Tikki

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Imtiaz AliCrew

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Amar Singh Chamkila

Cast reunions in this film: A. R. Rahman & Imtiaz Ali (3 films together).

A. R. RahmanOriginal Music Composer

3rd time

Imtiaz AliProducer

A. R. Rahman × Imtiaz Ali — 3 films together →

Trivia

• The film's music was composed by A.R. Rahman, marking his first collaboration with director Imtiaz Ali.
• Diljit Dosanjh, who plays Chamkila, learned to play the harmonium specifically for the role.
• The film was shot entirely in Punjab, India, to capture the authentic locations of Chamkila's life.
• Parineeti Chopra, who plays Amarjot, also provided her own vocals for several songs in the movie.
• The real-life murder of Chamkila and his wife remains officially unsolved, a point the film highlights.
• Director Imtiaz Ali stated he had wanted to make a film on Chamkila's life for over a decade.
• The script was workshopped with writers from Punjab to ensure accuracy in dialect and cultural details.