Noted writer director #ImtiazAli in a Connect Cine exclusive with #FaridoonShahryar talks at length about his forthcoming film #Chamkila that he he has written as well as directed. Imtiaz talks about the process of researching for Chamkila, a controversial figure in Punjabi music who was infamous for double meaning lyrics but at the same time enjoyed unprecedented success. He talks about the relationship that Chamkila had with his second wife and co singer Amarjot Kaur.

Imtiaz talks about how #DiljitDosanjh completely surrendered himself to the character. He also talks about how Diljit has gone on to become a huge musical star. In fact Imtiaz compares Diljit with Michael Jackson as a performer. Ali talks about #ParineetiChopra who plays AmarjotKaur and how she has worked very hard for the role.

Imtiaz also excitedly talks about A R Rahman's music, Irshad Kamil's lyrics, camera work, editing and sound. Must watch!

00:00 - Introduction
02:39 - Fascination with Punjab
04:20 - Main Hoon Punjabi
05:52 - Reason Behind Making Chamkila
08:45 - Chamkila & Amarjot’s Love Story
10:20 - Meeting Sukshinder Shinda and R&D for Biopic
13:24 Chamkila’s Double Meaning Songs
17:56 - Chamkila’s Booked Shows
20:44 - Punjab’s Dark Phase of 80’s
23:46 - Film’s Music
24:54 - Parineeti as Amarjot Kaur
27:10 - Receiving Support as a Director
30:45 - Animal & Film Criticism In General
33:53 - Diljit’s Super Stardom
36:38 - Chamkila’s Universal Story
38:18 - Parallels b/w Chamkila & Sidhu Moosewala
39:56 - Future Projects
41:17 - Film Credits & Diljit’s Contribution

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