Diljit Dosanjh, who has created a name for himself in Bollywood not only with his music, but with his impeccable acting skills as well, opened up about the upcoming film Chamkila.
In his recent interview with India Today, the Good Newwz actor shared how at first he was skeptic about the making of Chamkila in Bollywood, which is a biopic of renowned singer Amar Singh Chamkila.
“I thought I knew a lot about Chamkila before I met Imtiaz sir. When I learnt Bollywood is making a film on Chamkila, I wondered what they would make,” said Diljit.
The Kinni Kinni hit maker further revealed that he had already made the movie, which couldn’t get released due to COVID-19 pandemic, “I made it, I made a film called Jodi, I didn’t get the rights for it, so I turned it fictional. I thought they wouldn’t be able to make it. When the pandemic hit and Jodi wasn’t released, I got a call from Imtiaz sir. I thought I was getting sued but he wanted to cast me in his film instead.”
Diljit Dosanjh also explained how after hearing the film from Imtiaz Ali’s perspective, he was convinced to become a part of it
“His perspective was different. It was Chamkila’s story, even I didn’t know that well. Amar Singh Chamkila wrote his own music, played it himself, and performed it on stage,” he said.
Diljit added, “So, the fact that such a big film was going to be made on him was a matter of pride for me and my people. I just surrendered to Imtiaz sir’s vision.”
Imtiaz Ali’s Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra-starrer Amar Singh Chamkila will premiere on Netflix on April 12, 2024.
