The first teaser of Chamkila reveals Diljit Dosanjh’s character from Imtiaz Ali’s next

The makers of Chamkila have dropped the first teaser from the film. Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the film features Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra. It revolves around Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila who was killed at the young age of 27.

The teaser of Chamkila opens with a crowd of eager people that give way to a young man who takes to the stage. We then see Diljit Dosanjh as Amar Singh Chamkila, the highest record-selling artist in Punjab.

It closes with the film’s colourful logo and the release date set for 2024.

The video’s description reads, “Jawaan dila di muskaan, Amar Singh Chamkila aa pahunche hai aapke din mein char chaand lagane.”

The music of Chamkila is by A.R. Rahman. We also know that both Diljit and Parineeti have lent their voices to a few tracks.

Imtiaz Ali whose last directorial was Love Aaj Kal (2020) opened up about the film saying, “Making Amar Singh Chamkila on the life of the iconic music star of the masses has been a unique journey for me. I could not have asked for better actors than the immensely talented Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra to play in this film, especially since it involves some live singing.”

Chamkila will arrive on OTT in 2024.

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