Imtiaz Ali’s much-anticipated upcoming film, ‘Chamkila,’ will feature Parineeti Chopra as female lead. Parineeti will be working with Imtiaz for the first time. Parineeti Chopra, who was set to act in Animal alongside Ranbir Kapoor, has opted out. She took the decision because she wanted to be a part of Imtiaz Ali’s next film ‘Chamkila’.
According to the reports, the dates of the two films were overlapping. According to a source, Parineeti will work with Imtiaz Ali for the first time in her career as a lead in the ace director’s next film, ‘Chamkila’. It’s a great moment for her since she’s always wanted to work with the visionary director on a creative level.
Given Imtiaz’s incredible cinematic visions, this is one Parineeti performance to keep an eye on. Apart from that, Parineeti also collaborated with Sooraj Barjatya for ‘Uunchai.’ Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, Neena Gupta, and Sarika also star in this film.
Imtiaz Ali, who is known for portraying complicated relationships in films such as ‘Rockstar,’ ‘Tamasha,’ and others, will direct a biopic on the life of late folk singer Amar Singh Chamkila, better known in Punjab as ‘Chamkila’, his stage name.
Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga was recently asked by SS Rajamouli if Ranbir’s role in the film is similar to Kabir Singh. Animal is unquestionably generating a lot of buzz. Animal is a crime drama in which Ranbir Kapoor plays the lead. Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol also star in the film. On August 11, 2024, the film will be released in theatres.
In Animal, Ranbir Kapoor is expected to play a dark and intense character. Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Murad Khetani, and Pranay Reddy Vanga are the producers of Animal. Diljit Dosanjh, a musician and actor, has been cast in Imtiaz Ali’s planned biopic on late Punjabi folk artist Amar Singh Chamkila.
The lead character was once thought to be played by Ranbir Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Kartik Aaryan. The producers, according to a newspaper, sought an actor who could sing and act. And when Diljit Dosanjh, a Punjabi superstar, was asked for the part, he leaped at the chance. He said, Chamkila has been an inspiration to the music industry.
Diljit will also be singing several of Chamkila’s original songs for the film, according to reports. Chamkila’s love life, controversies, music, and assassination are all will be depicted in the film, which is said to be a mix of fiction and fact. The film will be produced by Imitiaz’s production banner, Window Seat Films in cooperation with Reliance Entertainment.
‘Elvis Of Punjab’ was the name given to the late singer. On March 8, 1988, Amar Singh and his wife Amarjot were assassinated in a mysterious manner. Amar Singh Chamkila (21 July 1960 – 8 March 1988), a Punjabi singer, musician, composer, and songwriter.
Chamkila and his wife Amarjot, as well as two members of their band were killed. Amar Singh Chamkila is widely regarded as one of Punjab’s best live stage performers, and he is extremely popular among the village audience.
Published By: Apoorva Wakodikar
Edited By: Subbuthai Padma
