Imtiaz Ali didn’t want Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra’s Amar Singh Chamkila to be crime movie: ‘I thought, why…’

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Amar Singh Chamkila, featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, not only earned critical acclaim but also left a lasting impression even after the credits rolled. While the film begins with themes of violence, director Imtiaz Ali had a clear vision that he wanted the story to highlight the singer’s deep passion for music rather than turn into a crime movie. He opened up about the opening scene and shared, “At first I had written that this would happen, and then I thought, why did I write it?”

In a conversation with Komal Nahta on his YouTube channel, Imtiaz Ali was asked about his decision to place the m*rder scene at the beginning of the film. Explaining his thought process, he shared that while he initially wrote it that way, he later questioned his choice.

He clarified that Amar Singh Chamkila was never intended to be a suspense or crime film, nor an investigation into the singer’s m*rder. Instead, his focus was on showcasing Chamkila’s deep connection with music. By addressing the tragic event early on, he aimed to shift the audience’s attention toward the artist’s love for music rather than the circumstances surrounding his d*ath.

He further explained why he chose not to place the m*rder scene towards the end of the film. The Highway director noted that if the event had been left for the final moments, the audience would have constantly speculated about Chamkila’s fate, wondering whether he would be killed.

By addressing it at the beginning, the Rockstar director aimed to remove that sense of suspense and shift the focus to the singer’s journey. Additionally, he believed this approach evoked deeper sympathy for the character, as viewers watched his story unfold while already knowing his tragic end.

Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila emerged as one of the most acclaimed and discussed films of the past year, providing an in-depth look into the life of the iconic Punjabi singer, widely regarded as the “Elvis Presley of Punjab.”

The movie, titled “Amar Singh Chamkila,” is based on the real-life tale of a popular Punjabi singer and his spouse, who met an untimely death at a tender age. Diljit Dosanjh assumed the role of Chamkila, while Parineeti Chopra took on the character of his singing wife, Amarjot. This film made its debut on Netflix on April 12, 2024.

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2025-03-17 17:05