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A new biopic celebrates the lives of slain Punjabi singers Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot, renewing interest in them

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Diljit Dosanjh stars as Amar Singh Chamkila with Parineeti Chopra as Amarjot in the Imtiaz Ali-directed film

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Amar Singh Chamkila's real name was Dhani Ram and he initially wanted to find work as an electrician

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In 1979, aged 18, he became part of folk singer Surinder Shinda's entourage before striking out on his own

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After partnerships with female singers like Surinder Sonia, he began performing with and married Amarjot

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Amar and Amarjot became hugely popular in the Eighties, not just among Punjabis but also the diaspora

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Amar Singh Chamkila's lyrics were known for being risqué with topics like extramarital affairs and alcohol

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In 1988, Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot were gunned down as they arrived for a performances in Mehsana

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A gang of motorcyclists fired at the couple as they exited their car – it remains an unsolved crime

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