‘Chamkila’ teaser out: Netflix drops first look of Diljit Dosanjh without turban

‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ official teaser:  The wait is finally over! The largest OTT platform Netflix drops the official teaser of ‘Chamkila’ on Tuesday.                     

Taking to social media platforms, OTT platform Netflix dropped the teaser and wrote, "Jo naam saalon se aapke dil aur dimaag pe chaaya hai woh ab aapke saamne aaya hai. Watch the untold story of Punjab's highest record-selling artist, Amar Singh #Chamkila, coming soon only on Netflix!"

The makers have opted for a direct OTT release for their film. 'Amar Singh Chamkila' will stream on the OTT platform Netflix in 2024.

Watch the teaser below

About film 'Chamkila'

The film presents the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, Amar Singh Chamkila 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 on the way, which finally led to his assassination at a young age of 27. The highest record-selling artist of his time, Chamkila is still regarded as one of the best live stage performers that Punjab has ever produced.

Jo naam saalon se aapke dil aur dimaag pe chaaya hai woh ab aapke saamne aaya hai ????
Watch the untold story of Punjab’s highest record selling artist, Amar Singh #Chamkila, coming soon only on Netflix! pic.twitter.com/wsux3LKdqz — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) May 30, 2023

'Chamkila': Makers and casts

The film is helmed by acclaimed director Imtiaz Ali 'Amar Singh Chamkila' stars Parineeti Chopra and Diljit Dosanjh in the lead roles.

Talking about the film, director Imtiaz Ali said, "Making "Amar Singh Chamkila" on the life of the iconic music star of the masses has been a unique journey for me. 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. Having Netflix as a partner, I am humbled to take our story to millions of viewers not only in India but around the globe." 

How netizens reacts to 'Chamkila' teaser   

Soon after the makers unveiled the teaser, fans flooded the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons.

"Proud of you DILJIT Sir," a fan commented.

Another fan wrote, "All the best to team for this project."   

"Story that needs come out ," another fan commented.

- With inputs from agencies

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