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Diljit Dosanjh is creating waves with his performance with Netflix’s recent release Amar Singh Chamkila. The movie is a biopic on singer Amar Singh Chamkila and how tragically he was gunned down. Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, the movie also featured Parineeti Chopra, who essays the role of Amarjot Singh, Chamkila’s wife. The film was released on the OTT giant on April 12, 2024. Now, almost after 2 weeks after the film’s release it has been trending globally on Netflix.
In just two weeks, the movie quickly climbed the ladder of success crossed 5 million views and is trending at #5 in the Non-English films category on Netflix. With Diljit and Parineeti’s stunning acting, the movie won hearts and became a global sensation. This universal appeal of the film solidifies its status as a must-watch cinematic gem.
Talking about the success of the film, Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films, Netflix India said, “We are humbled and thrilled at the immense love coming our way for Amar Singh Chamkila, from audiences in India and across the globe. Bringing to life the legacy of the folk artiste with such an incredible team, consisting of Imtiaz Ali, Diljit Dosanjh, AR Rahman and Parineeti Chopra, has been truly memorable. This film serves as a reminder of the timeless power that great stories command. The 2024 film lineup of Netflix promises to keep the audience engaged, and we are proud to deliver it, film after film.”
Director Imtiaz Ali also appreciated the response. Speaking on the same, Imitiaz said, “The response to Amar Singh Chamkila is overwhelming. It encourages me to work more earnestly and with more heart. I want to thank Mohit Choudhary at Window Seat Films, and the unbelievable cast and crew that have made this possible. I would like to mention that Netflix has dealt with this film very lovingly and I hope audiences around the world are enjoying this very special film”
Popular singer Amar Singh Chamkila was known as the ‘Elvis of Punjab’. The singer rose to fame immediately after his songs reached to audience. However, due to the raw and harsh lyrics, Amar Singh often received death threats. The singer used to sing with his wife Amarjot Singh. However, in 1988, Chamkila and his wife Amarjot were gunned down by unidentified men sending shockwaves across the entire Punjab.
Imtiaz Ali, the director of Amar Singh Chamkila, tried to Penn down and exhibit the journey of the singer through his lens. Apart from Diljit Dosanjh, the movie also featured Parineeti Chopra in the lead.
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