New Delhi: Fans are eagerly awaiting Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming film 'Chamkila' after the teaser for the film was released on Tuesday. While Diljeet will be essaying the role of popular Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila, Parineeti Chopra will play Amarjot Kaur, singer and wife of Chamkila, in the film, which is directed by Imtiaz Ali. Amar Singh Chamkila's enormous success came to an end in 1988 at the age of just 27 when the singer along with his wife and two members of their band were shot to death.
Who is Amarjot Kaur?
The female vocalist in Amar Singh Chamkila's band was named Amarjot Kaur. 'Elvis of Punjab' Amar Singh was having trouble finding a female vocalist for his band when Punjabi artist Kuldeep Manak suggested her name. Amarjot and Kuldeep had already collaborated earlier as she appeared in one of his albums.
Amarjot Kaur was married earlier but got separated from her husband to pursue a career as a singer. When she joined Amar Singh's band, the pair quickly rose to fame and contributed to some of the most enduring melodies. The pair occasionally performed in open-air concerts (Akhaade) to try out their music, and it worked like magic, winning millions of fans' hearts.
Amar Singh Chamkila And Amarjot Kaur's Wedding
The popular Punjabi musician Amar Singh Chamkila, was already married to Gurmail Kaur when Amarjot Kaur joined his band; and even had two daughters with Gurmail named Amaldeep and Kamaldeep. Chamkila and Amarjot decided to get married as soon as they both started to become a popular Jodi, and they later welcomed their son Jaiman Chamkila into the world.
Amarjot and Chamkila's Death
In Mehsampur, Punjab, Chamkila and Amarjot were getting out of a car before their performance when they were mercilessly shot and killed in broad daylight by unknown assailants who rode up on bikes and then fled the area. But no one was ever arrested in relation to the incident, and the case was never solved. It is suspected that Sikh militants were responsible for it.
Parineeti Chopra On Essaying Amarjot Kaur
Talking about her role in the movie Parineeti Chopra said, “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. With Netflix's global platform, I believe our film will touch hearts far and wide, allowing Chamkila's inspiring tale to resonate with fans worldwide"
Chamkila Teaser
The teaser opens with a crowd waiting in front of a stage as the next performer is introduced. The singer is introduced with words, ‘Jawan dilon ki muskaan, aur buzurgo ki shaan, the ‘greatest singer of his time’. Diljit then enters holding an ektara. He plays Punjab's highest record-selling artiste Amar Singh Chamkila in the film.