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The much-awaited trailer of Imtiaz Ali’s film ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, was unveiled at a grand event in Mumbai.

Scheduled for release on April 13, the film offers a glimpse into the life of Punjab's original rockstar, Amar Singh Chamkila. Shot in real locations, it immerses viewers into the vibrant world of Punjab's folk music, particularly the rustic Akhadaas where Chamkila's voice once resonated. Parineeti Chopra portrays Amarjot, Chamkila's wife and singing partner, in the film.

After the trailer dropped, social media erupted with excitement as users eagerly anticipated the film. Some predicted it to be a blockbuster, while others couldn't wait to see Diljit in action.

Talking about the film, Imtiaz Ali said, ‘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. The film follows the crazed popularity of Chamkila’s daring songs that society could neither ignore nor swallow.’

Parineeti Chopra added, ‘It is a privilege to play Amarjot, Chamkila’s singing partner and wife in this incredible film and I am truly grateful to Imtiaz sir for this opportunity. Sharing the screen with Diljit has been an immensely enriching experience. For me, singing is a passion, and collaborating with the legendary AR Rahman has been a long-awaited dream.’

Earlier, in an exclusive conversation with News18 Showsha, Imtiaz talked about getting Diljit and Parineeti on board when he explained why it was important for him to cast actors who are also singers.

‘It was mandatory for me to cast actors who are singers as well. It was important for them to sing live. This film wouldn’t have been possible without them. It’s not like Diljit didn’t train a lot like Parineeti did but he does live singing and is used to it. They both recorded the songs after singing them live. The reason behind this is that I’ve never had singers singing live during a shot. I thought that in case, the live singing doesn’t work out, we can always use the recorded version and use it as playback like we usually do,’ he said.

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