New Delhi: The Diljit Dosanjh starrer, Netflix’s ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ unveiled its first tune, ‘Ishq Mitaye’ from its album at Next On Netflix~ Mumbai, twenty ninth February 2024: This Baisakhi, prepare for a cinematic expertise on Netflix like no different with Imtiaz Ali’s newest directorial spectacle, Amar Singh Chamkila, a Window Seat Films manufacturing. Premiering April 12, the movie charts the untold true story of Punjab’s authentic rockstar of the lots, the very best report-promoting artist of his time,Amar Singh Chamkila, also known as the “Elvis Presley of Punjab”.
Written and directed by Imtiaz Ali, the movie stars Diljit Dosanjh in and as Chamkila and Parineeti Chopra as Amarjot, Chamkila’s spouse and singing associate. With the maestro AR Rahman helming the music for the movie and Irshad Kamil penning the lyrics, the viewers will get to witness the magic of a Rahman – Imtiaz – Irshad collaboration as soon as once more after 9 years!
There are 6 authentic Hindi songs within the movie sung by Mohit Chauhan, Alka Yagnik, Arijit Singh,Kailash Kher, Richa Sharma, Jonita Gandhi, Yashika Sikka and AR Rahman. Adding to the thrill, each Diljit and Parineeti have lent their voices to a number of the songs initially sung by Chamkila and Amarjot in Punjabi! For the primary time, the movie will showcase LIVE on-location music recordings completed in the course of the movie shoot capturing the rawness and the exuberance of every second as Diljit & Parineeti sing reside within the Akhadaas (reside music performances in villages).
Commenting on the music of the movie, AR Rahman mentioned, “ When you make a narrative a couple of musician from Punjab, in such a musically wealthy state of India, it is at all times one thing particular. So, Imtiaz and I made a decision to provide our tackle the storytelling musical and provides it a twist, like a Broadway musical in sure components. I cherished how Imtiaz reinvented himself within the story. Working with Diljit was a pleasure; he’s humble but has a really colourful persona, and I like his progress as a musician, an artist, and an actor, and dealing with Parineeti Chopra as a singer was additionally actually pleasurable. She was such a delight to work with. And after all, our wonderful Irshad Kamil at all times comes with nice lyrics. It is nice to be part of this mission”
According to Imtiaz Ali, “It was very exciting to see Rahman sir dive into the heart of Panjabi music in Chamkila. We could not find a better muse to explore the vivacious and heart wrenching landscape of Panjabi music than Amar Singh Chamkila, the highest record selling artist of Panjab. It was fascinating to use some traditional musical styles and instruments in the album of Chamkila which have not been used for a long time. Also there was no better person than Irshad Kamil to bring out the traditional strength of Panjabi boli in a contemporary style for this musical album. Based on the lives of musical duo, Chamkila and Amarjot, the film always promised interesting music but casting Diljit and Parineeti enabled us to record many tracks live-on-location. We are very excited to see this album going to its audience worldwide.”
About the tune: Ishq Mitaye, sung by Mohit Chauhan, is a mix of conventional and fashionable beats, weaving a musical narrative of the dramatic occasions by which Chamkila grew to become the long-lasting music star of the lots in Panjab- the very best report promoting artist ever! The tune is out now on Saregama Music YouTube Channel and all main streaming apps.
Watch Amar Singh Chamkila, premiering April 12, solely on Netflix.
