"The Life of Chamkila Raised Important Questions For Society"- Says Imtiaz Ali at Amar Singh Chamkila Trailer Launch

Amar Singh Chamkila, written and directed by Imtiaz Ali, will be releasing on Netflix on April 12, 2024. The trailer for Amar Singh Chamkila was launched at an event in Mumbai today. Watch the trailer below:

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 due to the sheer power of his music, angering many along the way, which finally led to his assassination at the young age of 27.

Reflecting on the journey of creating Amar Singh Chamkila, director Imtiaz Ali said, "Stories of young musicians that challenge the norms of society, who see unprecedented success and then have violent ends, are unfortunately a worldwide phenomenon. The life and times of Chamkila raised important questions for society, but ultimately it is a celebration of the life of an artist, the story of a musician who could never give up his first love—music. In Netflix, Amar Singh Chamkila found the ideal partner who was both passionate and able to take the film to the most diverse audience."

Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh of Netflix India added, "Telling unique and deeply rooted local stories is at the heart of our storytelling efforts at Netflix. Collaborating with Imtiaz, who has masterfully chronicled the life of Amar Singh Chamkila, is nothing short of inspiring. Besides including Chamkila’s iconic original songs in the film, A. R. Rahman has composed stellar music for it. We are excited for our audiences to see Diljit and Parineeti bring to life the timelessness of Amar Singh Chamkila."