Title: I chose to do ‘Chamak’ over playing Amar Singh Chamkila: Cheema
In the world of entertainment, it’s not uncommon for actors to be approached for multiple projects before finally committing to one. In an interesting revelation, Punjabi actor Paramvir Singh Cheema has shared that he was shortlisted for Imtiaz Ali’s biopic on Amar Singh Chamkila before Diljit Dosanjh was eventually roped in for the role.
Cheema, who has recently made headlines with his web series ‘Chamak’ on SonyLIV, opened up about his experience in an interview. According to him, he was approached for Chamkila, a biopic directed by Imtiaz Ali, but he eventually decided to opt out of the project and take up ‘Chamak’ instead.
In a candid conversation, Cheema revealed that he only found out later that Diljit Dosanjh was playing the lead role in Chamkila. Reflecting on his decision to opt out of the project, Cheema said, “Eventually, I realised, that Diljit Dosanjh was playing Amar Singh Chamkila, I was like, ‘Thank God, I took the right decision by opting out of the film’.”
It’s interesting to note that Cheema’s decision to step away from Chamkila was a deliberate one, and not forced by any circumstances. He has said that he chose to take up ‘Chamak’ because the story and character resonated with him more, and he felt that it would be a more fulfilling experience.
‘Chamak’, a web series that premiered on SonyLIV recently, is a crime thriller that revolves around a detective who takes up a case to solve a murder mystery. Cheema plays the lead role of the detective, and his performance has received praise from critics and audiences alike.
Cheema’s decision to opt out of Chamkila could have been a calculated risk, but it seems to have paid off in the end. With ‘Chamak’ receiving positive reviews, Cheema has proven that he is more than capable of carrying a show on his shoulders.
The fact that Cheema was shortlisted for Chamkila before Diljit Dosanjh is a testament to his growing reputation in the Punjabi film industry. With his recent success in ‘Chamak’, Cheema is likely to be in high demand for future projects.
It’s also worth noting that Imtiaz Ali’s Chamkila is not the only biopic on Amar Singh Chamkila in the works. Another biopic on the singer, titled ‘Kali Jotta’, is also being directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, and features Gippy Grewal and Nimrat Khaira in the lead roles.
In conclusion, Paramvir Singh Cheema’s decision to opt out of Chamkila and take up ‘Chamak’ instead seems to have been a wise one. With his recent success, Cheema is proving himself to be a talented actor who is capable of carrying a show on his shoulders. While we can only speculate on what could have been if Cheema had taken up Chamkila, it’s clear that he made the right decision for himself.
