Netflix Announces Release Date Of Imtiaz Ali, Diljit Dosanjh Film 'Chamkila'
The film revolves around the renowned musician-couple from Punjab, Amar Singh Chamkila & Amarjot Kaur.
Diljit Dosanjh in a still from Chamkila.
(Photo Courtesy: Instagram)
Netflix has finally announced the release date of the Imtiaz Ali directorial Chamkila. The streaming platform took to Instagram on Monday, 26 February, to post a brief clip featuring Diljit Dosanjh, who plays the role of renowned Punjabi musician and singer Amar Singh Chamkila. Chamkila also features Parineeti Chopra in a lead role.
Sharing the video, Netflix wrote, "Maahaul bann jaata tha jab vo chedta tha saaz, kuch aisa hi tha Chamkila ka Andaaz. @imtiazaliofficial ’s AmarSinghChamkila arriving on 12 April, only on Netflix!"
Chamkila marks Diljit and Imtiaz's first collaboration. The film revolves around Amar Singh Chamkila and his musician-wife Amarjot Kaur. Chamkila, Kaur and members of their band were assassinated on 8 March, 1988.
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