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- By Swati Singh
- Mon, 06 May 2024 03:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh impressed the audience with his performance in the Netflix movie Chamkila. Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the movie also stars Parineeti Chopra as Amarjot. Many of Diljit's fans adored his performance, although there was a concern among some regarding his appearance in the film. They were under the impression that he had trimmed his hair short to resemble Chamkila, which caused a bit of worry.
Did Diljit Dosanjh Sacrifice His Hair For Chamkila?
Imtiaz Ali broke the ice, stating that Diljit did not sacrifice a single hair for the film. The filmmaker, in a conversation with Radio Nasha, said, “I would not want to share his personal details, but yes, Diljit has worn a wig. That wig is like his turban only. He has not sacrificed a single hair for this film. Because he played a character and he knew how Chamkila looked, so he managed to look the part with a wig. He donned the look very sincerely and with very good intentions.”
Earlier, in a conversation with CNN-News 18, Imtiaz had said, “The Naram Kaalja song has come from this improvisation of these old ladies. When that shot finally cut, by that time all kinds of things had been said by these old women, Diljit’s face was red. He turned and said, ‘Baap re baap, inn logon ne kaise baatein boldi.’ They say very, very vulgar songs during festivities.”
“You must have heard these traditional songs being sung in many, many cultures of our country, in small villages during marriages. They’re very vulgar songs. So, I feel, in some way, what had happened also is that to objectify men happens in these songs,” he went on to state.
About Chamkila
The movie follows the story of Amar Singh, a humble singer from a Dalit family in Punjab who initially worked in a sock factory, much to his dissatisfaction. Driven by his passion for music, Amar breaks free from his routine life to connect with local musicians. Under the mentorship of a well-known singer named Jinda, Amar writes lyrics that Jinda uses in his songs without crediting him. However, an unexpected opportunity arises when Jinda is late to a concert, and Amar steps in to perform. His performance, marked by his powerful voice and compelling lyrics, captivates the audience to such an extent that they no longer care to hear Jinda sing. This event, where he earns the nickname "Chamkila," sparks his rise to fame, accompanied by both adulation and harsh criticism, until his tragic early death.
