The trailer of Amar Singh Chamkila’s biopic was released today.
The Imtiaz Ali film stars Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in lead roles.
Now, let us read about the lesser-known facts about Elvis Presley of Punjab.
Chamkila used to work in a mill before he ventured into the music industry.
The singer was known for his foot-tapping numbers and engaging live performances.
His breakthrough came with the widely acclaimed song Takue Te Takua.
Chamkila’s partnership with Amarjot Kaur proved to be a huge success.
In 1983, the two got married.
Chamkila, 27, along with his wife was gunned down by unknown assailants in Mehsampur in 1988.
His death has remained a subject of great mystery.