Imtiaz Ali hailed for his take on Bollywood's downfall, says dreamers like him will always watch, make films
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Imtiaz Ali hailed for his take on Bollywood's downfall, says dreamers like him will always watch, make films

India TV News  

After cinema, Imtiaz Ali has now established his hold on the OTT platform as well. After Dr. Arora, Imtiaz is soon returning to the OTT platform with Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra starrer Amar Singh Chamkila. Cinemas will always run in India, says Imtiaz Ali when Imtiaz Ali was asked about Bollywood being written off as several Hindi films flopped after COVID-19 in 2022, the director had a rather bigger take on this debate. Let us tell you that Amar Singh Chamkila directed by Imtiaz Ali is being released on the OTT platform, Netflix on April 12. Diljit Dosanjh will be seen playing the titular role of Amar Singh Chamkila in the film, whereas Parineeti Chopra will be seen in the role of his wife, Amarjot Kaur.

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IFFI 2024 | Imtiaz Ali interview: On what changed between ‘Rockstar’ and ‘Chamkila,’ and his relationship with anger
4 weeks, 1 day ago

IFFI 2024 | Imtiaz Ali interview: On what changed between ‘Rockstar’ and ‘Chamkila,’ and his relationship with anger

The Hindu  

Allow me to walk you into a screenworthy scene, on a pleasant morning under the Goan sun, in a town buzzing with people from all walks of life. Outside, one can faintly hear a crowd, with all the markings of a cult, at the exit of the auditorium, singing the anthem of post-modern Hindi cinema romance: “Kaaga re kaaga re …

Actor Fahadh Faasil to make his Hindi debut in Imtiaz Ali's next: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor Fahadh Faasil to make his Hindi debut in Imtiaz Ali's next: Report

India Today  

Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil is reportedly set to make his much-anticipated debut in Hindi cinema with Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming directorial venture. Fahadh is also excited to debut in the Hindi space with a director like Imtiaz,” quoted Pinkvilla. The upcoming film is expected to stay true to Imtiaz Ali’s signature style, with a focus on a unique pattern of storytelling …

Imtiaz Ali on why male characters in his films are more complex than female ones: I credit greater intelligence to women
7 months, 1 week ago

Imtiaz Ali on why male characters in his films are more complex than female ones: I credit greater intelligence to women

Hindustan Times  

Director Imtiaz Ali has spoken about how he treats male characters in his films are differently from the female characters. Speaking with Times of India, Imtiaz said that those male characters are not directly derived from his life experiences. He said, "The characters, namely Aditya Dharamraj Kashyap in Jab We Met, Janardan-Jordan-Jakhar in Rockstar, Gautam or Gutlu Kapoor in Cocktail, …

Amar Singh Chamkila's director Imtiaz Ali on Love Aaj Kal failure: All my films have had problems in execution
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Amar Singh Chamkila's director Imtiaz Ali on Love Aaj Kal failure: All my films have had problems in execution

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is riding high on the success of his latest outing, Amar Singh Chamkila, and he found the beauty of it in exploring the conflicting person that Chamkila was. Amar Singh Chamkila's director Imtiaz Ali on dealing with failures However, the filmmaker has had his fair share of failures too, with Jab Harry Met Sejal and Love Aaj …

Amar Singh Chamkila's first wife says Amarjot's family took ‘everything’ after his death: ‘I was helpless’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Amar Singh Chamkila's first wife says Amarjot's family took ‘everything’ after his death: ‘I was helpless’

Hindustan Times  

Ever since Amar Singh Chamkila released on Netflix, the Imtiaz Ali directorial has been receiving wide acclaim. As per a report in Indian Express, the late singer's first wife Gurmail Kaur shared in an interview with Love Punjab on their YouTube channel how Amarjot's family took everything from her. Amar Singh Chamkila was already married when he met Amarjot. Amar …

Imtiaz Ali thought Amar Singh Chamkila's first wife would attack him at screening, but here's what happened
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Imtiaz Ali thought Amar Singh Chamkila's first wife would attack him at screening, but here's what happened

Hindustan Times  

Imtiaz Ali has been basking in the positive reception of his latest release Amar Singh Chamkila. He even thought that Chamkila's first wife would attack him. Imtiaz Ali at the screening of his film Amar Singh Chamkila. Amar Singh Chamkila is based on the real-life story of the Punjabi singer and his wife who were assassinated at a young age.

Beneath Amar Singh Chamkila’s risqué gloss and sheen was a disregard for power structures
8 months ago

Beneath Amar Singh Chamkila’s risqué gloss and sheen was a disregard for power structures

Hindustan Times  

Who would’ve thought that a socks factory worker from Punjab’s hinterland would one day capture the imagination of the whole nation? After a short life of just 27 years and an even shorter but rocket-like career, Amar Singh Chamkila is today captured in a slick musical that is wowing audiences from Srinagar to Sriperumbudur. Amar Singh Chamkila is a brilliant …

Priyanka Chopra praises cousin Parineeti's film 'Chamkila': Looks so good
8 months, 1 week ago

Priyanka Chopra praises cousin Parineeti's film 'Chamkila': Looks so good

India Today  

Priyanka Chopra, Triptii Dimri and other celebrities are expressing their love for Imtiaz Ali's recent release - 'Amar Singh Chamkila'. Featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles, the film released in Netflix on April 12. She shared a film poster, featuring the IMDB rating, on her feed, and congratulated Imtiaz Ali, Diljit, Parineeti, who she lovingly calls …

Like Amar Singh Chamkila, Imtiaz Ali has made a career out of polarisation
8 months, 1 week ago

Like Amar Singh Chamkila, Imtiaz Ali has made a career out of polarisation

Hindustan Times  

With Amar Singh Chamkila, Imtiaz Ali comes home. Imtiaz Ali's latest film is a biopic of Amar Singh Chamkila starring Diljit Dosanjh Like Chamkila, Like Imtiaz But what makes Chamkila a very personal story for Imtiaz is the parallel between the filmmaker and the late Punjabi singer. But Imtiaz, like Chamkila, keeps hammering his ideas home – because as the …

Imtiaz Ali says SRK once called Diljit Dosanjh 'best actor in the country'
8 months, 1 week ago

Imtiaz Ali says SRK once called Diljit Dosanjh 'best actor in the country'

India Today  

Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ is streaming on Netflix from today, April 12. ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ stars Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in the lead. Prior to its release, the actors, along with director Imtiaz Ali, made an appearance on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show.’ During the show, Imtiaz Ali disclosed that Shah Rukh Khan had once praised Diljit’s stellar …

Imtiaz Ali on his next after 'Chamkila': Script is ready | Exclusive
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Imtiaz Ali on his next after 'Chamkila': Script is ready | Exclusive

India Today  

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who is currently preparing for the release of ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, recently shared his plans to release films at a faster pace than before. The director, known for popular movies such as ‘Jab We Met’, ‘Rockstar’, and’ Highway,’ spoke to IndiaToday.in and said that he has a bunch of 'scripts ready' …

Chamkila: Dalit labourer-turned-singer who Sridevi wanted as co-star
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Chamkila: Dalit labourer-turned-singer who Sridevi wanted as co-star

India Today  

In the history of Punjabi music, one name reigns supreme – Amar Singh Chamkila. Diljit Dosanjh, unquestionably the biggest Punjabi celebrity right now, plays Chamkila in director Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film, Amar Singh Chamkila. THE EARLY LIFE OF AMAR SINGH CHAMKILA Born on July 21, 1960, in the poor Dalit Ramdasia family of Dugri village near Ludhiana, Chamkila was named …

Amar Singh Chamkila celeb reviews: Onir, Ishwak Singh, Sheeba Chadha praise Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra's film
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Amar Singh Chamkila celeb reviews: Onir, Ishwak Singh, Sheeba Chadha praise Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra's film

Hindustan Times  

Onir says he is ‘very deeply moved’ The X account of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival posted a string of videos sharing the reactions of the celebrities after watching the film. Sheeba Chadha, Ishwak Singh praise film He also added, "I am personally very deeply moved while watching the film. I'm feeling very happy that it's a celebration of a life …

Amar Singh Chamkila: The man who gave his life for music
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Amar Singh Chamkila: The man who gave his life for music

Live Mint  

On 8 March 1988, Punjabi musician and singer Amar Singh Chamkila and his wife Amarjot were shot at as they stepped out of their car in Mehsampur, Punjab. The colourful, short but impactful life of the Punjabi musician and his wife is now the subject of the Netflix film Amar Singh Chamkila, which releases on 12 April. I dived in …

Amar Singh Chamkila: The man who gave his life for music
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Amar Singh Chamkila: The man who gave his life for music

Live Mint  

On 8 March 1988, Punjabi musician and singer Amar Singh Chamkila and his wife Amarjot were shot at as they stepped out of their car in Mehsampur, Punjab. The colourful, short but impactful life of the Punjabi musician and his wife is now the subject of the Netflix film Amar Singh Chamkila, which releases on 12 April. I dived in …

Diljit Dosanjh On Playing Chamkila: 'I Had To Unlearn Things And Start From Zero'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Diljit Dosanjh On Playing Chamkila: 'I Had To Unlearn Things And Start From Zero'

ABP News  

New Delhi: The best thing about acting is that one can start from zero, says singer-star Diljit Dosanjh who had to "unlearn" certain things to play the character of slain Punjabi musician Amar Singh Chamkila in the upcoming Imtiaz Ali film. Dosanjh, who is a popular name in not just Punjabi and Hindi cinema but also a globally recognised musician, …

Imtiaz Ali Reveals Why He Opted For An OTT Release For 'Amar Singh Chamkila'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Imtiaz Ali Reveals Why He Opted For An OTT Release For 'Amar Singh Chamkila'

The Quint  

Speaking to Pinkvilla, Imtiaz said, “Well, new things come along and you must try it… I believe that I am like a big cinema watcher, like a theatre viewer and a director. I can’t help it, but I don’t think that will be a bad thing for a film I made for an OTT.” Imtiaz added that making Chamkila in …

Imtiaz Ali reveals he was not sure about casting Diljit Dosanjh as Amar Singh Chamkila
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Imtiaz Ali reveals he was not sure about casting Diljit Dosanjh as Amar Singh Chamkila

Hindustan Times  

Amar Singh Chamkila is one of the most awaited films of the year. Yet, in a new interview with Pinkvilla, director Imtiaz Ali shared that he had doubts over the casting of Diljit in the lead, and thought he ‘might not be able to do it.’ Imtiaz Ali says he was initially apprehensive about how Diljit Dosanjh could be casted …

Diljit Dosanjh gets emotional at Chamkila trailer launch, Parineeti Chopra consoles him: Pics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Diljit Dosanjh gets emotional at Chamkila trailer launch, Parineeti Chopra consoles him: Pics

Hindustan Times  

Diljit Dosanjh gets emotional at Chamkila trailer launch, Parineeti Chopra consoles him: Pics Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti Chopra, Imtiaz Ali, AR Rahman attended the trailer launch event of their movie Chamkila in Mumbai on. Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti Chopra, Imtiaz Ali, AR Rahman attended the trailer launch event of their movie Chamkila in Mumbai on Thursday. 1 / 10 Diljit Dosanjh and …

‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh becomes the ‘Elvis Presley of Punjab’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh becomes the ‘Elvis Presley of Punjab’

The Hindu  

The trailer for Imtiaz Ali’s new musical, Amar Singh Chamkila, was launched in Mumbai on Thursday. Set in Punjab in the turbulent 80s, the film stars Diljit Dosanjh as legendary folk singer Amar Singh Chamkila. Ali’s film charts the rise of Chamkila, regarded as the ‘Elvis Presley of Punjab’, as he navigates success and cynicism, idolatry and infamy. The life …

Netflix's 'Amar Singh Chamkila' Trailer Review: Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra shine in Imtiaz Ali's musical
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Netflix's 'Amar Singh Chamkila' Trailer Review: Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra shine in Imtiaz Ali's musical

Firstpost  

Netflix unveiled the trailer for its most awaited musical spectacle of the year, Amar Singh Chamkila, written and directed by Imtiaz Ali. The film charts the untold true story of Punjab’s original rockstar of the masses, the highest record-selling artist of his time, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the 80s …

Imtiaz Ali: 'Kareena Kapoor in Jab We Met was better than Deepika Padukone in Cocktail because...'
9 months ago

Imtiaz Ali: 'Kareena Kapoor in Jab We Met was better than Deepika Padukone in Cocktail because...'

Firstpost  

Ali was the director of ‘Jab We Met’ and wrote ‘Cocktail’ that was directed by Homi Adajania in 2012 Imtiaz Ali is gearing up for the release of his next directorial Amar Singh Chamkila which willl stream on Netflix from April 12. This is what the filmmaker said, “Very tough but Kareena because I was the director.” Ali, who is …

AR Rahman calls Amar Singh Chamkila 'a very naughty picture', says he loves working with Imtiaz Ali
9 months ago

AR Rahman calls Amar Singh Chamkila 'a very naughty picture', says he loves working with Imtiaz Ali

Hindustan Times  

AR Rahman has spoken about director Imtiaz Ali and his upcoming film, Amar Singh Chamkila, for which the musician has composed music. So this was a great opportunity.” Musician on Amar Singh Chamkila Speaking about the film, he said, “It is a very naughty picture, we had to find the place for music. That’s the director’s point of view and …

Imtiaz Ali explores Punjab’s colourful tapestry with singer Chamkila’s biopic
10 months ago

Imtiaz Ali explores Punjab’s colourful tapestry with singer Chamkila’s biopic

Hindustan Times  

Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali shared insights into his next project, a biopic on the legendary slain Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila on Saturday. Frequently visiting Punjab for film shoots, Imtiaz Ali marvelled at the state’s resilience, particularly in the context of its historical challenges. Frequently visiting Punjab for film shoots, Ali marvelled at the state’s resilience, particularly in the context …

Hindi films to watch out for in 2024: From ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Fighter’ to ‘Metro... In Dino’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hindi films to watch out for in 2024: From ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Fighter’ to ‘Metro... In Dino’

The Hindu  

If the title is what attracts you to a film, 2024 has plenty to evoke curiosity. Pan-Indian wave If in 2023, a couple of Bollywood stars delivered pan-Indian hits, this year seems to belong to the southern galaxy with Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2, Rajinikanth’s Vettaiyan, Prabhas-Deepika Padukone-starrer Kalki 2098 AD, Allu Arjun’s Pushpa: The Rule and Rakshit Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter …

Who was Amar Singh Chamkila, played by Diljit Dosanjh in his new film
1 year, 6 months ago

Who was Amar Singh Chamkila, played by Diljit Dosanjh in his new film

Hindustan Times  

Imtiaz Ali is back with a new film, Chamkila, with Diljit Dosanjh playing the titular role of Amar Singh Chamkila and Parineeti Chopra playing his partner Amarjot Kaur. The singers were gunned down along with two of their band members, bringing Chamkila's immense stardom to an end at just the age of 27 in 1988. Who was Amar Singh Chamkila …

‘Amar Singh Chamkila’: Teaser of Diljit Dosanjh-Imtiaz Ali’s biopic on iconic Punjabi singer out
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Amar Singh Chamkila’: Teaser of Diljit Dosanjh-Imtiaz Ali’s biopic on iconic Punjabi singer out

The Hindu  

Diljit Dosanjh will play a real-life singing icon in an Imtiaz Ali-directorial for Netflix. The film, titled ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, also stars Parineeti Chopra, and is produced by Mohit Chaudhary, Select Media Holdings LLP, and Reliance Entertainment. pic.twitter.com/wsux3LKdqz — Netflix India May 30, 2023 The film is set to present the untold story of Punjab’s rockstar Amar Singh Chamkila, who …

Who was Amar Singh Chamkila? All you need to know about Punjabi singer played by Diljit Dosanjh in Imtiaz Ali's next
1 year, 6 months ago

Who was Amar Singh Chamkila? All you need to know about Punjabi singer played by Diljit Dosanjh in Imtiaz Ali's next

India Today  

As Diljit Dosanjh gears to play the role of Amar Singh Chamkila in the upcoming film of the same film, know all about the late superstar. Amar Singh Chamkila is directed by Imtiaz Ali. Amar Singh Chamkila, who was born on July 21, 1960, was quite passionate about singing since childhood. Adopting the stage name Amar Singh Chamkila, which means …

Diljit Dosanjh's Amar Singh Chamkila teaser out: Netizens split over film's Punjabi flavor
1 year, 6 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh's Amar Singh Chamkila teaser out: Netizens split over film's Punjabi flavor

India TV News  

The teaser for the upcoming movie Amar Singh Chamkila has finally been released by the streaming giant Netflix. In the brief scene, we see Diljit Dosanjh as Amar Singh Chamkila speaking to a crowd. Watch the untold story of Punjab’s highest record-selling artist, Amar Singh #Chamkila, coming soon only on Netflix." In a statement, director Imtiaz Ali expressed his excitement …

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