Delve into the world of Chamkila's music with renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali as he explores the role of women in the creative process. Discover insights into Punjab's cultural landscape during Chamkila's era in this exclusive interview
23 April,2024 08:08 PM IST
Explore the captivating narrative of legendary Punjabi artist Amar Singh Chamkila through an exclusive interview with acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. Delve into the intricacies of music, culture, and identity during Punjab's tumultuous era as Imtiaz Ali shares unique insights into Chamkila's life and impact. From the controversial rise of artistic expression to Punjab's enduring cultural resilience, this exclusive interview offers a rare glimpse into the enigmatic world of Chamkila and the broader cultural landscape of India.
22 April,2024 02:35 PM IST
‘Amar Singh Chamkila' starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra is set to premiere on Netflix on May 12. Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the movie depicts the untold story of Punjab's legendary singer, the top-selling artist of his era, who rose from poverty to immense fame in the 1980s through his powerful music. Chamkila was the original rockstar of the masses, angering many along the way, which finally led to his assassination at the young age of 27. Who was Chamkila, and what led to his tragic demise, watch this video for more details.
11 April,2024 06:52 PM IST
Diljit, along with his co-star Parineeti Chopra, director Imtiaz Ali and music composer AR Rahman, was seen unveiling the trailer of Chamkila, which is a biopic of the slain Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila. Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh became emotional after director Imtiaz Ali praised him, saying that despite his achievements, it's just the beginning for him. Imtiaz Ali stated, "Sab kehte hain aapne bohot kuch achieve kar liya hai lekin ye bas aapki shuruwat hai... Aap jaha bhi jaaoge, hum bhi aapke saath chalenge," leaving the actor emotional. Parineeti Chopra also sang some of the songs from the film. Kailash Kher and AR Rahman also put up a special performance for the audience
28 March,2024 07:56 PM IST
In a media interaction, director Imtiaz Ali spoke about his upcoming movie 'Chamkila' and mentioned that a song from the movie will be released this Women's Day for the beautiful women of this country. Imtiaz also spoke about how the lead actor of 'Chamkila' Diljit Dosanjh was fully aware of the looks of the singer Amar Singh Chamkila on whom the movie is based. Watch the full video for more!
06 March,2024 04:30 PM IST
Imtiaz Ali’s Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra-starrer biopic 'Chamkila' on singer Amar Singh Chamkila is set to premiere on Netflix on April 12. This Netfliz movie is based on the life of the singer, who was assassinated at the age of 27. Talking about the biopic at a press meet, Diljit stated that he was initially apprehensive about how the film would be made. While Parineeti Chopra mentioned that she had to work hard to be able to play the character of Amarjot Kaur but had Diljit Dosanjh as her teacher on set. Watch the full video for more!
01 March,2024 03:31 PM IST
Alia Bhatt's blockbuster movie 'Highway' was released 10 years ago on February 21 in the year 2014. Let us go back to listening to Alia Bhatt talk about how she landed 'Highway', directed by Imtiaz Ali. On Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Alia spoke about how Imtiaz Ali came to her place and she read through the script. As per Alia, She gave Imtiaz that vibe that she really wanted to do 'Highway'. Watch the full video for more!
21 February,2024 06:02 PM IST
In the latest episode of Sit With Hitlist, director Vishal Bhardwaj spoke in detail about how Shah Rukh Khan and he were to collaborate on a film on Chetan Bhagat's book, 2 States. It was later made with Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead. When asked why the film didn't happen, Bhardwaj answered, “We had differences over the setting of it. I wanted to set it not in a college but in a bank like ICICI. So, that’s where we were different. Shah Rukh wanted it in a different setting." Watch the full video for more insights about the bond between SRK and Vishal Bhardwaj
20 December,2023 06:00 PM IST
16 Years Of Jab We Met: The popularity of Imtiaz Ali's iconic film 'Jab We Met' remains intact even after 16 years. The lead stars of the movie, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor, recently featured on separate episodes of Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist conversation series with Mayank Shekhar. Both of them revealed unknown facts about the superhit film, that remains one of their career best performances. Shahid revealed how his father, actor Pankaj Kapur, came up with the title of the movie over a dinner conversation. Why was Kareena talking only about her film 'Tashan' while shooting for 'Jab We Met'? Watch the full video for more inside stories on 'Jab We Met'
26 October,2023 11:15 AM IST
Shahid Kapoor recently shared intriguing insights into the distinct styles of filmmakers Sooraj Barjatya and Vishal Bhardwaj. Highlighting their contrasting approaches, Kapoor acknowledged the stark difference between the two directors. Additionally, Kapur revealed an interesting anecdote about the naming of the Imtiaz Ali blockbuster, "Jab We Met." He mentioned that his father, Pankaj Kapur, came up with the name during a casual dinner conversation while they were enjoying Rajma Chawal. Subsequently, a newspaper contest was held to finalize the film's title, and "Jab We Met" emerged as the victorious choice. The name, a combination of Hindi and English, was selected to reflect the film's rooted yet contemporary essence. Kapoor also disclosed that "Bhatinda Express" was initially considered as a potential title for the movie.
08 July,2023 10:43 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
