The Chamkila Diaries ft. Diljit Dosanjh, Imtiaz Ali and Anupama Chopra | Film Companion

In this conversation with Anupama Chopra, the actor and director of the upcoming Amar Singh Chamkila biopic - Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali delve into the nitty-gritty of the film, their shared admiration for Punjab, and how it’s most adrenaline charged, yet the most poetic state. They tell us what it’s like to work with the purest of souls on set, and what makes their film true to the sentiment attached around the renowned singer. They then share some anecdotes on how the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Rockstar shaped one and all, and Diljit in specific.
#AmarSinghChamkila #DiljitDosanjh #ImtiazAli
00:00 - In conversation with Imtiaz Ali and Diljit Dosanjh
01:27 - Amar Singh Chamkila being the Elvis Presley of Punjab
02:08 - Making Chamkila relevant again, in this day and age
03:47 - Imtiaz’s emails for Diljit, and their perceptions of Chamkila
06:47 - Things that HAVEN’T CHANGED for Artists down the years
08:32 - The link between violence, exuberance, and Punjabi music
10:34 - Constructing the performances
14:48 - Diljit re-iterating that he ISN’T an actor
16:40 - Fame being the “Do-Tarfa-Talwar” and how one should handle it
20:27 - Diljit and Imtiaz’s machinery of purity
23:23 - Holding onto the purity, in an industry that isn’t
27:08 - Diljit working with A.R. Rahman
29:34 - Diljit’s learning from this film
30:10 - The impact of having a film’s actor sing the songs, themselves
34:15 - The difference in voices and styles
35:53 - Rockstar being the ONE-TRUE inspiration
37:41 - Does Imtiaz still believe in the Rockstar philosophy?
39:13 - What’s next for Diljit?
40:13 - The one director he wants to work with
41:34 - What’s next for Imtiaz/The Chamkila Bidai ceremony
42:36 - Polar opposite views on Imtiaz’s films
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[@AdityaSingh7]

Whenever you see Diljit and Imtiaz talk about life and other things, it almost is so spiritual and so refreshing. Now that they are both together, it was bound to be such a good interview. ❤

[@FilmCompanion]

We agree! Do hit the like button :)

[@shyamugajjar4594]

Indeed ❤

[@Raisaab_37]

Guruji’s teaching !! His statements are simplified version of Gurbani !!!! Sometimes he says direct verse !

[@Myyoutube009]

True!! Agree 🙏🏻

[@abhik8259]

I was going to write the same comment and then saw yours! 🙂

[@JatinGahlawat]

Anupma and Diljit, this is the combination we are waiting for.

[@sumanjitdandiwal]

Same same🎉🎉

[@pratishadash946]

Absolutely!! Can hear them talk for hours

[@MPkaur1]

Always 😊

[@kb_h77]

Oh Diljit. Your parents really just chose the perfect name for you. Dil jeet lete ho everytime! ❤

[@JAGTARSINGH-zx5ib]

His real name is Daljit Singh. He is from our city Ludhiana and his Home is just 1km away from the house of Chamkila in Dugri, Ludhiana

[@user-om5pt5yn3p]

Acha

[@valoriefalorie4223]

Sandeep vanga is today’s Chamkila..why did Anupama chopra or sucharita even watch this movie and interview Imtiaz Ali… even Sandeep has his own reasons to make a movie and who are these people to say what is right to watch or not??? If people want to watch they will and who are these reviewers to say what is right or wrong??? 😂😂😂😂..these are hypocrites and not Sandeep!!!

[@CricketWorldT20]

😅 Daljit Vs Diljit , spelling mistake 😂😂​@JAGTARSINGH-zx5ib

[@xox6316]

​@@JAGTARSINGH-zx5ib viah hogya hai sch m dijeet ka?

[@ShivamMishra13]

This is not just a film promotional interview. It is a spiritual converstaion between three like-minded people! I am so happy !!!

[@gagankaur4800]

Oh! Soooo true, read my mind. I felt the same. It felt like meditation of a sort. I feel like watching it again and again. It is silly. 🥰😀

[@maninder-yl8gt]

i was so desperately waiting for Anupama to interview Diljit

[@sumanjitdandiwal]

Same here 🎉❤

[@gurpreetkaur-sp3wp]

Always

[@rupikaur6293]

Me too

[@kushalchaudhary3685]

Achaa

[@valoriefalorie4223]

Sandeep vanga is today’s Chamkila..why did Anupama chopra or sucharita even watch this movie and interview Imtiaz Ali… even Sandeep has his own reasons to make a movie and who are these people to say what is right to watch or not??? If people want to watch they will and who are these reviewers to say what is right or wrong??? 😂😂😂😂

[@GurpreetKaur-mt5gu]

Man Imitaz understands Punjab so well. Gave me goosebumps

[@amiarooba]

Yes, remember how bad his punjab was in Jab we met. He learned it and researched it felt it. And recreated it in Chamkila. Amazing

[@lakhwinderkaur6882]

Really!!!

[@wisdomwriter-ft3fg]

Chamkila did deserve national level recognition...and imtiyaz and diljit deserve the national award

[@PulkitKocharofficial]

While most interviewers(or podcasters) only ask questions which will become viral reels, it's so calming to see Anupama mam asking for long conversations, the ones that matter and also the ones that eventually become reels without forcing it. Interviewing is really an art which very less people can do well.

[@rajveersinghrajveer889]

When diljit is praising imitiaz ❤😂😂imitiaz is blushing and becomes shy boy😂😂but I love them both ❤❤❤

[@tarunkaushik1550]

Anupama and Diljit are a combo that brings out something much beyond pure romance and innocence. ❤

[@dharpri]

There’s something so pure about Diljit that listening to him just makes you fall in love with life and also the realisation of not taking anything too seriously in life ! He’s just a great guy ! Love him…even if he acts bad doesn’t matter , he’s an ace guy, that’s what matters.Period.

[@sifatjotkaurrandhawa]

Who said he acts bad??? he’s being humble saying that bro Just see some of his films. acting comes to him naturally

[@dharpri]

@@sifatjotkaurrandhawa I meant it rhetorically not literally !

[@yaqeenhuman8487]

Daljit ji is exactly what," Rabb Rakkha" is all about. God's grace is literally upon this GOAT. What he did to Chamkila's character is phenomenal. I think he is second to none. Such a humble soul. And Imtiaz ji's steering throughout the movie lifecycle is so out there. He is one of the best directors of our times... Love his work... God bless you two. ❤❤❤

[@shephalijha5101]

in an era where most celebrities cannot stop pretending to avoid trolls or God knows what, here are these amazing individuals talking about real things and true cinema❤❤❤❤

[@SakshiYadav-lj3ib]

It is such a rarity ❤️🕊️

[@sonad6722]

I liked Imtiaz Ali aura, calm , well learned, not intimidating or showing off. Wow so well composed man and knowledgeable. Such a sweet director, new comers can feel welcomed. He gave Diljit all the liberties to act ..wow.

[@karanbirsingh2371]

Oh it's finally that time of the year when we see Anupama Ma'am and Diljit talk to each other. Loved this interview as well❤

[@immayatt]

My yearly dose of interview of diljit with anupama

[@iamsauras]

I’m cutting down my sugar aur yeh itna sweet interview dekh liya maine. Diljit x Anu Mam is my all time fav collab. 💛 Interview dekh ke bda mza aaya, can’t wait to watch Imtiaz sir’s magic on screen.

[@shynarareddy]

Imtiaz sir sitting in a crinkled shirt is simplicity pro max🥰Love listening to both you great personalities! Looking forward to Chamkila 🥰

[@shaziawajid4641]

What an honour and privilege to hear such pure souls talk about life and their work.

[@aliarizvi2508]

diljit is so loving! he is so kind and respectful to everyone… what a man! Dil-jit humesha dil jeet lete hen ❤❤

[@abhipshabharadwaj]

Both of them inspire their admirers to be purer:)

[@daredevil8562]

Diljit every interview I watch more than 10 times and whenever I want to I just like it

[@rattyonfire]

Love that Imtiaz is so unfurled of the limelight and is so comfortable wearing a wrinkled shirt. Awesome combination though - Imtiaz, Diljit and Anupama

[@Official_akay]

Diljit paaji,anupma chopra mam =only positivity ❤🧿

[@harnoorsabharwal8555]

Main in teeno ko pura din sun skti hun kind warm postive energy hai teeno mein ❤

[@jyokashyap]

I now manisfest ..Ranbir Kapoor n Diljeet together in a musical faceoff story kinna should get directed by Imtiaz soon ..ARR / Mohit Chauhan / Irshad Kamil / Piyush & Kumud Misra …What a Nirvana journey will that be for humanity ❤❤❤ Avengers assemble 🔥🔥

[@Shiv-zxy312]

Sort of like Kaviyathalaivan?

[@anzaam5342]

U have said perfect plot ...bro

[@aasthap1959]

Hi Anupama Can we have an individual interview with you and Diljit as well? We loved both the previous interviews. Really looking forward to Chamkila. A big fan of yours Imtiaz. Always await your films!

[@TimeTravelShots]

🙌

[@transpirit20]

Anupama ji: Aap exterior se interior ja rahe the ya interior se exterior? Diljit: Mai sirf set pe ja raha tha ji

[@ipshitatharunamtripathy6109]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@ravneetkaur8035]

FAV. +Imtiaz's smile

[@aditikule2482]

😅😂😅😂 Pure Diljit reaction 😅

[@rashmijuj]

Best line😂😂

[@DebaratiChakrabortyICRISAT]

🤣🤣

[@JM-uv5xi]

Anupama mam what a beautiful, free flowing interview, loved the energy

[@geetsandhu8197]

no one can ask question like Anupama mam...questions bring all the real color of a person

[@Neclion]

Absolutely agree with Imtiaz sir. Anyone can only taste the Sikh and Punjab spirit. Sikh is not born he is made when one imbibes guru’s spirit

[@almasmehmood9564]

Diljit talks so simple and honesty. 😊❤️

[@robsmith6650]

Waiting for Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra movie 🔥🔥🔥

[@HarmeetSingh-zq7fv]

Hopefully the censor passes it with minimal cuts. His story needs to be told.

[@jaswinderkaur1907]

Yeeeeeeeeeeéeessssssss,it should be released in theatres

[@gagankaur4800]

Ooohh... That will be something!

[@mishalyousaf1119]

Now dijit is more extrovert feel good to see him more vocal ❤❤

[@shai140]

The humbleness that Diljeet has is amazing. The genuineness of his thoughts. So impressive.

[@mandeeparora4192]

It's just heart melting to see Anupama and Diljit together on the same screen

[@khushhhyaar]

When the trailer came I was as excited about the movie as I was for Diljit x Anupama ❤

[@samayafuntime9106]

There should be a Master Class with Diljit being such a wonderful performer

[@a1mehta]

You've got to love the humility and the carefree nature of DD. What an artist and what a human being! 👌👌

[@navinagra1879]

Didn’t want this conversation to end…

[@anewanoo7]

Two people who just bring so much joy to people’s life’s! Imtiaz through his films and Diljit through just being Diljit! One of my favourite interviews on FC ever! Adding another favourite Diljit interview to the list! ❤

[@ZahoorAhmad-ir2fp]

They both are idealisticly pure artists, they enjoyed perfectionism of each other in this film making process, they both felt shy when other one praised him, but they both deserve that.. It is really fun to watch them in same frame..

[@nileshverma1931]

was waiting for diljit x anupama !! Glad to see them !

[@FilmCompanion]

Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it

[@naikonkar]

Anupama is happiest interviewing Diljit

[@getonfun]

I watched all Diljits interviews with you I was waiting eagerly as chamkila promotion going on so when will be anupma diljits interview will be live I love the way Diljit respect you and same for you

[@jawadgujjarr]

love for both souls ---- love from Lahore , Punjab , pakistan !

[@factspk373]

Chamkila songs are as popular as new hit songs in punjab.. still

[@ramsha3771]

It is treat to watch Anupama having Diljit inerview. 😊

[@godisone7399]

Diljit, Imtiaz ji Great Personality ,Made Chamkila Movie 🙏 ❤❤❤

[@sukhjindersingh4446]

2 Ghaint Bande 1 frame vich 🙌

[@jacechopra]

It’s only when I see Anupama and Diljit in the same frame I wish KZbin had ❤ instead of just 👍 now to have Imtiaz too I feel we could rain ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Love you all ❤and so looking forward to Chamkila ❤

[@nidhigosai6595]

I was Imtiaz Ali fan since so long !! Only came to watch this interview for him but Diljit has also made a fan here !! So purity , clarity, humbleness and a lot more !! I don't want to compare imtiaz with other directors but some recent times me Jo movies dekhi unke directors k interview dekhe they have so much Arrogance in them but imtiaz k sath it is much more relatable!!

[@vibhutiagrawal3934]

12th April Chamkila 13th April Mumbai Concert 🎊🎉👏All the Best 👍😍

[@nickkalra]

Great Session!! Is Imtiaz wearing a Kara ( one of the symbols of Sikhism) ?? Shows the great diversity of Bharat ( India )😊😊

[@vishalgambhir5712]

Diljit gifted him😂

[@anurajkr859]

Imtiaz Ali rinkle shirt tells everything about him such a humble and grounded person he was

[@LakhwinderSingh-rm7mf]

Bhai pure Linen shirt comes with wrinkles

[@Hvr_Jinie]

smashed the like button because I'm all for the reunion of Diljit and Anupama ji! 🥰

[@rashmitomar4121]

Diljit is so real...both of them too good

[@simrancheema658]

This was a beautiful interview. Love both Imtiaz sir and Diljit paji as person and their work.

[@komeshjethwani1120]

Two not so intellectuals in our intellectual society , Great interview anupama , I have seen lot of promotional interviews of chamkila , They both looked at ease here , may be because of your past interviews with them😊.

[@endeavour1349]

That philosophy…just do it. We inadvertently imbibe, from our roots, as gurbani says ‘karae karavae apae hi aap’. So we just do our deeds. Analyzing endlessly is futile,the path is set, you walk and navigate.

[@unlikelylikeable6819]

There is no one like diljit!!❤

[@Bhangu7335]

Anupama rejoices Diljit’ success. She is more happy and proud than Diljit . Way to go Anupama

[@mahnoorjaved6535]

Both pure, humble and honest souls. Nothing pretentious

[@shivamdiwakar6762]

Diljit paji comes 4th time , I watched from the first interview which 7-8 years ago

[@1f17saf1ddl3]

Anupama mam and Diljit ❤️ they got a different positive vibe ❤️

[@sanamjotsingh9439]

Certified G. O.A.T Diljit 🔥

[@tanzinamanzur4514]

Was waiting for this trio; only Anupama can bring best out of Diljit & Imtiaz in an interview ❤

[@rsjaurr]

Wow! What an interview! Like-minded trio came together, and the end result is awesome. ❤

[@mskiran36]

Love how Imtiaz said 'paji' with a soft j the way Diljit does. Sweet ❤

[@B1it3krieg]

My favourite part is when an overjoyed Anupama exclaims “hai na” ! Thank you for bringing them here. 💛💛💛

[@kanikagakhar4086]

"you can take him at face value, there is a power in truth" ,,, will go down

[@jatinagarwal8827]

One of the best Diljit interviews for sureeee! Thanks Film Companion!!!!

[@NostalgicBollywood]

Listening to Imtiaz Ali is a therapy in itself..whenever i feel low i tune in to his interviews.

[@CHOBBAR_PB28_AALE]

Paji touches anupama chopra mam a feet 🙏🙏

[@ahadhossain3941]

Diljit is such a humble man... what a character this man is

[@shweta1655]

Diljeet and Imtiaz are both humble rock stars. Lovely interview! Ab Netflix subscribe karna padega.

[@pardeepshokur4258]

Love this combination of two humble personalities complementing each other.. May God bless you two!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@baljindersinghkhaira2170]

It's not an interview, it's divine conversation ❤

[@gurnihalsingh790]

It's so wholesome to watch these three talk can listen them for hours

[@singhmundi2881]

Chamkila is evergreen superstar of Punjab forever

[@lovecooper6]

Diljit te anupama mam de fan ta c pehla… but Imitiaz sir da fan ho gya main as person 😊

[@sifatjotkaurrandhawa]

yaareeee😭😭😭😭 Diljit is so cute😭😭♥️♥️♥️ Three pure souls in a frame rare scenes 🌹 God bless you three🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿

[@DriveDawn]

Diljit has adopted Anupama ma'am as his mother. What amazing bonding they both have..

[@ranbirkalsi]

Diljit veere. God bless you. Wish the best for you❤

[@mr.khella6502]

ਦਿਲਜੀਤ ❤

[@JeetuSaini54]

Iam very excited to watch CHAMKILA movie & strongly sport AMAR // BABBI life story .... thank u sir.

[@printrest6712]

❤ waiting for this one #diljitdosanjh #anupama ji

[@banvindersingh2725]

Anupama mamm i like your broadcast with Diljit . I think I keep listings and watching your broadcast. Feel very good that’s the moments

[@PrabhjotSinghBumrah]

The way this conversation has been conducted itself is artistic. All the best for the movie #Diljit Dosanjh and team.

[@happy_fitness_1]

smile of interviewer 🫶🏼

[@gagankaur4800]

One of my favorite interviews so far. Two amazing people. Such purity is rare these days. ❤️❤️God bless.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Missing Parineeti from this interview. I liked her in the trailer

[@mandeepbaweja3021]

She is the only downside in this film

[@ameenatakhar1853]

Humble personalities Diljit and Imitiaz, loved listening to them.

[@Indian_P.O.V_Canada]

That was some spiritual interview. Totally enjoyed it.. TYSM all three of you for being so pure ❤🙏

[@nealroy8650]

AGAIN ANOTHER DILJIT AND ANUPAMA MAM INTERVIEW..... AGAIN A JOURNEY OF EXPERIENCE AND EMOTIONS.... REALLY APPRECIATE ALL OF YOUR WORKS!!!

[@sharafataly1883]

Diljeet❤

[@theglamkaur]

One of the best interviews I came across.. wat a combo ...❤❤❤

[@karanmirpu]

I've seen the film twice. It's worth watching a 3rd time. Diljeet and Imtiaz Ali have spun magic it blows your mind.

[@shaktisingh8481]

What a beautiful conversation....Diljeet jaisa koi nahi....unmatachable as a singer, actor, performer also as a human being

[@himanshubhanot4603]

Hats off to the entire team of Amar Singh Chamkila. Each and every scene was filled with sheer emotions. It’s absolutely amazing to see there level of simplicity ❤

[@hanizavi8821]

Diljit ka interview, sab sy best!!