Parineeti Chopra on Amar Singh Chamkila's success: It was a genuine, authentic hit, not PR or fake hit

Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the biopic starred Diljith Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra as the singer Amar Singh Chamkila and his wife Amarjot Kaur.

Parineeti Chopra, celebrating the immense success of her latest film "Amar Singh Chamkila" directed by Imtiaz Ali, compares the experience to receiving a lifetime achievement award. She emphasizes that the film's popularity is genuine and the success it has achieved isn’t PR-created.

In a recent interview with Indian Express, Parineeti Chopra, known for her roles in Ishaqzaade and Meri Pyaari Bindu, spoke candidly about the immense success of Amar Singh Chamkila. She compared the film's impact to that of a lifetime achievement award, even though such honours are usually given after 50 years of work in the industry. She expressed that the dedication and effort she poured into Amar Singh Chamkila over the past two years felt like a lifetime. Parineeti also emphasized that the film's success feels authentic and earned, not driven by PR manipulation. She felt that

She said, “It is like a lifetime achievement award. This one truly feels like that because it feels like a genuine, bonafide, authentic true hit. It is not a PR hit; it is not a fake hit.”

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Parineeti Chopra feels "Amar Singh Chamkila" resonated deeply with viewers, and her portrayal of Amarjot Kaur pushed her acting abilities to a new level, revealing talents even she wasn't aware of. She believes that genuine audience appreciation is the ultimate measure of success in today's film industry.

In the same interview, Parineeti Chopra acknowledged past mistakes in her career choices. She admitted to being a "prime example" of actors who prioritize factors other than the role itself, sometimes choosing projects based on the co-star or director involved. However, she recognizes these as "wrong reasons" and emphasizes the importance of focusing on performance.

Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the biopic starred Diljith Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra as the singer Amar Singh Chamkila and his wife Amarjot Kaur.

Amar Singh Chamkila was released on April 8 this year and is streaming on Netflix.