New Delhi: Netflix unveils the trailer for its most awaited musical spectacle of the 12 months, Amar Singh Chamkila, written and directed by Imtiaz Ali. The movie charts the untold true story of Punjab’s authentic rockstar of the lots, the very best record-selling artist of his time, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of recognition within the 80s as a result of sheer energy of his music, angering many on the best way, which lastly led to his assassination at a younger age of 27.
With the maestro AR Rahman helming the music for the movie and Irshad Kamil penning the lyrics, the viewers will as soon as once more get to witness the magic of a Rahman – Imtiaz – Irshad collaboration, after 9 years! It is no surprise to see the songs of the movie -Ishq Mitaye and Naram Kaalja, launched earlier this month have been ruling charts all throughout. Adding to the thrill, each Diljit and Parineeti have lent their voices to among the authentic Chamkila songs in Punjabi. For the primary time, the movie will showcase stay music recordings finished on places capturing the rawness and the exuberance of every second as Diljit & Parineeti sing stay within the Akhadaas.
Reflecting on the journey of making Amar Singh Chamkila, Imtiaz Ali shares, “Stories of young musicians that challenge the norms of society, who see unprecedented success and then have violent ends is 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, Director of Original Films, Netflix India added, “Telling distinctive and deeply rooted native tales is on the coronary heart of our storytelling efforts at Netflix. Collaborating with Imtiaz who has masterfully chronicled the lifetime of Amar Singh Chamkila is nothing wanting inspiring. Besides together with Chamkila’s iconic authentic songs within the movie, A. R. Rahman has composed stellar music for it. We are excited for our audiences to see Diljit and Parineeti carry to life the timelessness of Amar Singh Chamkila.”
The movie is produced by Mohit Choudhary, Select Media Holdings LLP, Saregama, and Window Seat Films. The music of the movie is on Saregama.
Amar Singh Chamkila premieres April 12, completely on Netflix.
Watch the trailer right here:
