Parineeti to star in biopic film ‘Chamkila’

Actor Parineeti Chopra is all set to star in filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming movie ‘Chamkila’. The film marks the first collaboration between Parineeti and Imtiaz.

‘Chamkila’ is the biopic of Amar Singh Chamkila, a popular singer, songwriter, musician, and composer of Punjabi music. He was killed along with his wife Amarjot in 1988. The murder case was never resolved.

As Parineeti has to begin prep for ‘Chamkila’, the actor has, unfortunately, decided to opt out of Animal.

Parineeti Chopra had signed Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Animal’ last year. The film, also starring Anil Kapoor, will be helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga of Kabir Singh fame. It is scheduled to release during Dussehra festival this year.

A trade source said, “Parineeti is going to work with Imtiaz Ali for the first time in her career as the heroine in the ace director’s next, ‘Chamkila’. It is a huge moment for her because she has always wanted to creatively collaborate with the visionary director.”

He added, “She has to get into prep immediately for the shoot and unfortunately due to this development, she won’t be able to shoot for Animal as there is a major overlap of dates between the two films. So, RK and Pari fans will have to wait a little bit longer for a new project to bring them together on screen.”

Imtiaz Ali has reportedly roped in singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh to play Amar Singh Chamkila in the biopic.

Imtiaz has acquired the rights of Amar Singh Chamkila’s biopic. Although, it was speculated that Ayushmann Khurrana or Kartik Aaryan may play the role, but finally it went to Diljit as the makers wanted the actor to sing as well.

Diljit reportedly gave his nod to the film immediately as Amar Singh Chamkila has always been one of his inspirations in music. It is reported that Diljit will croon some of Amar Singh Chamkila’s original songs.

Chamkila marks Imtiaz Ali’s return to direction after ‘Love Aaj Kal’ (2020). Parineeti Chopra also has Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Uunchai’ in her kitty.