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‘GOAT is back, cryfest loading’: Trailer of Imtiaz Ali’s partition drama Main Vaapas Aaunga makes fans emotional

‘GOAT is back, cryfest loading’: Trailer of Imtiaz Ali’s partition drama Main Vaapas Aaunga makes fans emotional

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Imtiaz Ali, after the acclaimed biopic Chamkila, is returning to a space he knows too well as a filmmaker by now- emotional dramas. The trailer of Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari and Vedang Raina, has been released online, and fans are gushing over it. Diljit Dosanjh in a still from Main Vaapas Aaunga The partition drama sees a dying Naseeruddin Shah repeatedly calling out to a girl he was in love with as a young man (played by Sharvari). As he has to flee during the partition of 1947, he promises that he will return to her soon. The promise remains unfulfilled, and whether his grandson (played by Diljit Dosanjh) is able to help him fulfill it is the rest of the plot. The internet has largely given Main Vaapas Aaunga’s trailer a thumbs up. A fan commented on Imtiaz’s post on Instagram, “For this movie to be hit is the need of the hour. Because this is having all the actual and essential elements of cinematic arts…” Another wrote, “So …

Netflix encourages films for theatrical release if subject merits it, reveals VP: ‘Doing justice to story is important’

Netflix encourages films for theatrical release if subject merits it, reveals VP: ‘Doing justice to story is important’

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When Netflix arrived in India a decade ago and began its original programming, it boasted of the biggest stars. Whether it was Saif Ali Khan in Sacred Games to Emraan Hashmi in Bard of Blood, big names from Bollywood always found a face in Netflix shows and films. However, over the last few years, as smaller slice-of-life shows have increased their ‘population’ on the platform, there has been a marked increase in non-star-led Indian Netflix originals, be it Maamla Legal Hai or Dhindhora. Monika Shergill is the Vice President of Content for Netflix India. Monika Shergill talks about the importance of story The streamer’s 2026 slate – Next on Netflix – brings back both these shows, and adds more titles that are not screaming ‘superstar’, but still have their appeal. Talking about this approach, Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content for Netflix India, spoke to Hindustan Times ahead of the slate launch. “For us, the story has always mattered,” says Monika, talking about Netflix’s approach to greenlighting any project. “The casting has to be story …

Have you heard? Diljit Dosanjh reunites with Imtiaz Ali after Chamkila

Have you heard? Diljit Dosanjh reunites with Imtiaz Ali after Chamkila

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A winning reunion Punjabi singer and actor, Diljit Dosanjh has officially confirmed that his second collaboration with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has been wrapped up. The film’s team was shooting the final schedule in Punjab. The actor posted a video on Instagram on December 12, giving fans a glimpse into his daily routine on set and subtly revealing that the duo is back together after the massive success of Amar Singh Chamkila (2024). In the vlog, Diljit is seen filming sequences in front of a green screen and interacting warmly with Imtiaz and the film’s crew. mid-day had earlier reported that this venture is a period romantic drama set against the backdrop of India’s partition. The movie also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina (A deep love story in the making, October 11). Unaffected by setbacks Actor Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar has been blocked from release in six Gulf countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. According to reports, authorities in these regions raised concerns over what was viewed as …

Live singing to toughest scene: Parineeti Chopra shares untold stories with Diljit Dosanjh from Amar Singh Chamkila set

Live singing to toughest scene: Parineeti Chopra shares untold stories with Diljit Dosanjh from Amar Singh Chamkila set

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Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra recently peeled back the curtain on some of the most unforgettable and hilarious moments from the sets of Amar Singh Chamkila in her vlog, along with some BTS pictures and videos. From singing live on camera with Diljit Dosanjh to her first meeting with Raghav, emotional breakdowns and death scenes, the actor shared what made the Imtiaz Ali film unlike anything she has done before. Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in Chamkila. Diljit is a rockstar, and “I am a wannabe singer” Parineeti recalled how Imtiaz kept the set very theatre-like and, unlike regular lip-syncing, both actors had to actually sing live on camera. “We never lip-synced; we used to sing live. The mics we were wearing recorded our actual singing. We never dubbed it in a studio. It was very challenging because it had never happened before, singers actually singing live on set.” She then shared a picture recalling her off-camera camaraderie with Diljit Dosanjh and said, “Diljit said, ‘You become Rihanna,’ and I was acting like Rihanna, which was …

Meezaan Jafri Reveals He Auditioned For Amar Singh Chamkila, Admits Diljit Dosanjh Was The Perfect Choice | Bollywood News

Meezaan Jafri Reveals He Auditioned For Amar Singh Chamkila, Admits Diljit Dosanjh Was The Perfect Choice | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:November 30, 2025, 20:21 IST Meezaan Jafri revealed that he has auditioned for Imtiaz Ali’s films several times, including for Amar Singh Chamkila. He admitted that Diljit Dosanjh absolutely smashed the role. Meezaan Jafri Reveals He Auditioned For Amar Singh Chamkila Jaaved Jaaferi’s son Meezaan Jafri was recently seen in Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh starrer ‘De De Pyaar De 2’. Having made his acting debut in the 2019 film Malaal, he has also starred in Hungama 2, and Yaariyan 2. Meezaan recently revealed that he has auditioned for Imtiaz Ali’s films several times, including for Amar Singh Chamkila! He revealed that he put on a moustache, the pagdi and also learnt one of the songs in Punjabi for the audition. While he didn’t get the part, he admitted that Diljit Dosanjh was the perfect choice for the role, and that he absolutely smashed it! Meezaan Jaafri On Auditioning For Amar Singh Chamkila In an interview with Team Varinder Chawla, Meezaan Jafri said that he has auditioned for Imtiaz Ali several times. “Chamkila, …

Diljit Dosanjh And Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila Miss Out At International Emmy Awards 2025 | Bollywood News

Diljit Dosanjh And Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila Miss Out At International Emmy Awards 2025 | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:November 25, 2025, 10:48 IST Diljit Dosanjh starrer Amar Singh Chamkila, directed by Imtiaz Ali, failed to win any awards at the 53rd International Emmy Awards held in New York City on Tuesday. Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ were India’s only nominees at the 2025 International Emmys. Imtiaz Ali’s “Amar Singh Chamkila” had bagged not one, but two prestigious nominations at the 53rd International Emmy Awards. Protagonist Diljit Dosanjh was in the running for the ‘Best Actor’, along with “Amar Singh Chamkila” being nominated in the ‘Best TV Movie/Mini-Series’ category. The project turned out empty-handed at the Emmys during the ceremony, which took place on Monday night in New York City. Refreshing your memory, “Amar Singh Chamkila” was in the running for the ‘Best TV Movie/Mini-Series’ category, along with Germany’s “Herrhausen: The Banker and the Bomb”, the UK’s “Lost Boys and Fairies”, and Chile’s “Vencer o Morir (Victory or Death)”. The award was finally given to “Lost Boys and Fairies”. All hopes were lost when Diljit, who was nominated in the …

International Emmy Awards 2025: Diljit Dosanjh loses Best Actor to Oriol Pla; Amar Singh Chamkila also fails to win

International Emmy Awards 2025: Diljit Dosanjh loses Best Actor to Oriol Pla; Amar Singh Chamkila also fails to win

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Updated on: Nov 25, 2025 08:57 am IST Amar Singh Chamkila had secured two nominations at the International Emmys, including one for Diljit Dosanjh (Best Actor). It failed to win in both categories. Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila had secured two prestigious nominations at the 53rd International Emmy Awards. Diljit Dosanjh was nominated for Best Actor, while the film itself was nominated in the Best TV Movie/Mini-Series category. However, on Monday night, both fell at the final hurdle, failing to win at the International Emmys, leaving India with no wins on the night. Diljit Dosanjh in a still from Amar Singh Chamkila. Amar Singh Chamkila loses in Best TV Movie category The International Emmy Awards 2025 were held on Monday night in New York City (Tuesday morning India time). Amar Singh Chamkila was competing with Germany’s Herrhausen: The Banker and the Bomb, the UK’s Lost Boys and Fairies, and Chile’s Vencer o Morir (Victory or Death) in the TV Movie/Mini-Series category. The award went to Lost Boys and Fairies, a British TV drama about a …

Amar Singh Chamkila duo Diljit Dosanjh, Imtiaz Ali greet paps with namaste on International Emmy Awards 2025 red carpet

Amar Singh Chamkila duo Diljit Dosanjh, Imtiaz Ali greet paps with namaste on International Emmy Awards 2025 red carpet

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Published on: Nov 25, 2025 08:05 am IST Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali walked the red carpet at International Emmy Awards as they represent their film Amar Singh Chamkila. Actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh made fans proud as he bagged a nomination in the Best Actor category at the International Emmy Awards 2025 for his performance in Amar Singh Chamkila. The actor, along with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and the Netflix team, made a stylish appearance on the red carpet of the 53rd International Emmy Awards on Monday night in New York City. Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali at International Emmy Awards 2025. Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali at International Emmy Awards For the event, Diljit exuded swag in a cream shirt, which he paired with a matching shimmery blazer, black trousers and a black turban. The official Instagram handle of the International Emmys shared his look from the red carpet and wrote, “Diljit Dosanjh. Best Performance by an Actor Nominee.” Imtiaz Ali, on the other hand, opted for an all-black ensemble for the event. He …

Imtiaz Ali on shooting Diljit Dosanjh`s death scene in Amar Singh Chamkila

Imtiaz Ali on shooting Diljit Dosanjh`s death scene in Amar Singh Chamkila

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Imtiaz Ali`s Amar Singh Chamkila has been nominated at the International Emmys in two categories – `TV Movie/Mini-Series` and `Best Performance by an Actor` for Diljit Dosanjh.  Imtiaz, along with producer Mohit Choudhary, attended the 53rd International Emmy World Television Festival`s panel and medal ceremony. Addressing the Panel, Imtiaz shared that for him, “Amar Singh Chamkila” is a love story between an art form and the artist. Reflecting on the film’s extraordinary journey from its roots, the director said, “Netflix’s contribution to the film Amar Singh Chamkila is exceptional and irreplaceable. Initially, we were going through a lot of hiccups in making this film. But the moment Netflix stepped in and we decided to make this film direct-to-digital, all the problems disappeared. It was Netflix’s deep conviction in the subject that carried the film through, and they were relentless in their efforts and encouragement, which gave me the confidence to make the film exactly how I wanted to make it.” Imtiaz added that he wanted to keep the film`s focus on the love story between …

1 Year of Amar Singh Chamkila: Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra’s unused footage from Imtiaz Ali’s film will mesmerize you

1 Year of Amar Singh Chamkila: Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra’s unused footage from Imtiaz Ali’s film will mesmerize you

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Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila is a biographical drama that was released in 2024. The Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra starrer received a lot of acclaim from the critics and audiences. As the film completed one year of its release, Diljit shared unused footage of him and Parineeti that promises to mesmerize you. Today, April 12, 2025, Diljit Dosanjh marked Amar Singh Chamkila’s first anniversary with a special video on Instagram. It was footage of him and Parineeti Chopra singing a song beautifully, which was not used in the movie. In the caption, Diljit shared, “Kai Akhadey Shoot Kitey c Film Lai… Kush Montages Type v Shoot Kitey c @imtiazaliofficial Sir Ne… (We shot many akhadas for the film; Imtiaz Ali sir shot some montages also).” The actor-singer continued, “Ona Vichon Ek Akhadey Da Scene Kai Vaar Odan Hee Boli Jande C.. (Out of those scenes, sometimes we just used to say one like that only) Just For Reactions.. Galti Falti Maaf Kareo (Forgive the mistakes). Chamkila Forever!!! gratitude and love on one year of …