New Delhi: Netflix’s highly anticipated film ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, starring Diljit Dosanjh, has revealed its first song titled ‘Ishq Mitaye’ at the Next On Netflix event. Set to premiere on April 12, this cinematic extravaganza directed by Imtiaz Ali promises to offer a unique glimpse into the life of Punjab’s original rockstar, Amar Singh Chamkila, hailed as the “Elvis Presley of Punjab”.
Crafted and helmed by Imtiaz Ali, the movie features Diljit Dosanjh portraying the role of Chamkila and Parineeti Chopra as Amarjot, Chamkila’s wife and singing companion.. With the musical genius AR Rahman composing the music and Irshad Kamil penning the lyrics, viewers can anticipate the magic of their collaboration after nine years.
Featuring six original Hindi songs sung by renowned artists such as Mohit Chauhan, Alka Yagnik, Arijit Singh, Kailash Kher, Richa Sharma, Jonita Gandhi, Yashika Sikka, and AR Rahman himself, the film also boasts live on-location music recordings capturing the raw essence of each moment.
Commenting on the music, AR Rahman expressed his excitement, stating, “Working with Diljit was a pleasure; he is humble yet has a very colorful personality, and I love his growth as a musician, an artist, and an actor.” Imtiaz Ali added, “It was fascinating to use some traditional musical styles and instruments in the album of Chamkila, and there was no better person than Irshad Kamil to bring out the traditional strength of Punjabi boli in a contemporary style.”
‘Ishq Mitaye’, sung by Mohit Chauhan, blends traditional and modern beats, capturing the essence of Chamkila’s journey to becoming a music icon in Punjab. The song is now available on Saregama Music YouTube Channel and all major streaming platforms, offering a sneak peek into the musical extravaganza that awaits audiences worldwide.