Hyderabad: The makers of the recently released Netflix film Amar Singh Chamkila have unveiled a gripping video in which a journalist confronts Chamkila, played by actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh. The journalist accused him of producing 'vulgar' and 'sexist' songs that she perceived as demeaning and objectifying towards women.
The scene plays out with Diljit as Chamkila visibly uneasy, avoiding eye contact with the journalist dressed in a Western outfit. Sensing his discomfort, she addresses him directly, calling out his inconsistency by highlighting how his music belittles women despite his unease with her clothing style.
In response, Chamkila staunchly stands by his songs, stating that he has experienced and absorbed these realities while growing up. He emphasises that not everyone is privileged to contemplate right and wrong; some are just trying to survive. Describing himself as an 'ordinary man', he believes he must create songs that resonate with people, or his career will perish. He defends his position as Punjab's top-selling singer, arguing that most individuals, like himself, are ordinary and have encountered similar experiences, which is why they connect with his music.