Fact VS Fiction in Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila

Amar Singh Chamkila:  Imtiaz Ali’s directorial ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ is now streaming on Netflix from 12 April. The biopic of ‘Elvis of Punjab, Chamkila stars Diljit Dosanjh in the titular role. The biopic is a blend of facts and fiction to entertain its audience. Let’s unravel them. 

Facts and Fiction in Amar Singh Chamkila   

Fact- Amar Singh Chamkila used to knit socks in a factory in his struggling days. 

Fiction- All songs of Chamkila were not ‘vulgar’, he also wrote on politics, religion, casteism, etc. 

Fact- The panchayat scene about his second wedding has been dramatised with creative liberties.  

Watch the full video to learn more about such facts and fiction.