Amar Singh Chamkila is considered as one of the biggest names in the history of Punjabi music. At a time when not everyone was aware of Punjabi folk music, it was Chamkila, whose music created a stir across the nation. Unfortunately, he was assassinated at the age of 27 by a group of unidentified killers when he was at the peak of his stardom and success. Even after all these years, nothing is known about the killers other than the fact that they were against the themes of his music.
The critically acclaimed filmmaker, Imtiaz Ali, who has made a series of blockbuster films over the years, took the responsibility of introducing the slain Punjabi singer to the current and next generation. The director signed Diljit Dosanjh to play the character of 'Amar Singh Chamkila' and Parineeti Chopra to play 'Amarjot Kaur', who is Chamkila's second wife. While AR Rahman composed the film's soundtrack, lyrics are penned by Irshad Kamil, and the song, 'Ishq Mitaye' sung by Mohit Chauhan is already a hit.
advertisement
Recommended Read: Amar Singh Chamkila And His Wife, Amarjot's Journey In The Music World, Assassination And Legacy
The buzz around Amar Singh Chamkila's biographical drama is huge as not many people are aware of his life story, which is nothing less than a movie. However, as per multiple reports, Imtiaz Ali's film isn't going to feature the iconic Punjabi singer's first wife, Gurmail Kaur. There's no mention of her name in the cast list on multiple platforms like IMDb, Bollywood Hungama, IndiaTimes, and more.
Well, it's quite obvious as Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra are the leads of the film, which clearly proves that the biographical drama is solely based on the lives of Amar Singh Chamkila and his second wife, Amarjot Kaur. However, in an interview with The Times Of India, Chamkila's daughter, Amandeep Kaur admitted that she is excited to see her father's biopic, as she and her sister, Kamaldeep Kaur are also shown in Imtiaz Ali's film.
Continue reading below
Most of the people are aware of the fact that the iconic Punjabi singer, Amar Singh Chamkila was married to Amarjot Kaur. The couple was also blessed with a son named Jaiman Chamkila. As per reports, Amarjot was pregnant when she and her husband, Amar Singh Chamkila were shot dead by a group of assailants. It was before their performance in Punjab's Mehsampur on March 8, 1988, when they were gunned down by unidentified killers.
The story of Amar Singh Chamkila and his second wife, Amarjot Kaur is well-known, and even Imtiaz Ali's biographical drama is majorly based on them. However, there was another woman in Chamkila's life, who never got the kind of recognition his second wife, Amarjot received. Her name was Gurmail Kaur, and she was Amar Singh Chamkila's first wife. According to a report in The Statesman, Amar Singh Chamkila's first marriage was with Gurmail Kaur, and together they welcomed two daughters named, Amandeep Kaur and Kamaldeep Kaur.
Don't Miss: Who Is Janhvi Kapoor's Boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya? Son Of A Business Tycoon And Grandson Of Ex-CM
According to a report in The Statesman, when Amar Singh Chamkila fell in love with Amarjot Kaur, he was already married to his first wife, Gurmail Kaur. Despite being married and a father of two daughters, Amar Singh Chamkila continued his relationship with Amarjot Kaur. After being in love for some time, they decided to take the plunge and got married.
The news of Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot Kaur's marriage was celebrated by their fans, who were in love with the duo's singing chemistry. However, it was a major setback for Gurmail Kaur because Amar Singh Chamkila had not given her divorce. As per the same report in The Statesman, Chamkila and Amarjot tied the knot when the former was already married to his first wife, Gurmail.
You May Like This: This Actor Left Bollywood After Consecutive Flops, Had Interfaith Marriage, Comeback After 14 Years
Once, in an interview with The Times Of India, Amar Singh Chamkila's daughter, Amandeep Kaur, from his first wife, Gurmail Kaur opened up about her father's death. The doting daughter admitted that after her father's demise, her mother was not keeping well, and her health started deteriorating.
In the same interview, Amandeep Kaur further revealed that every year on her father's death anniversary on March 8, several people come together to honour his life, and it is an emotional moment for her family. When asked about her age at the time of her father's death, Amandeep revealed that she was just four years old and had only hazy memories of her father.
According to several reports, the much-speculated reason behind Amar Singh Chamkila's assassination was the 'jealousy' among his competitors. According to reports, Chamkila's arch-rivals were finding it hard to keep up with the former's success and fame. Even to this very day, Amar Singh Chamkila is still remembered for his songs and is considered one of the greatest singers in Punjabi music history.
What are your thoughts on Amar Singh Chamkila's first wife, Gurmail Kaur, and the fact that she never received recognition? Let us know.
Also Read: Who Is Shahneel Gill? Sister Of Shubman Gill And As Stunning As Her Alleged 'Bhabhi', Sara Tendulkar
