Imtiaz Ali Crosses Fingers for National Awards Glory for Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra’s Amar Singh Chamkila

Greetings, my fellow Bollywood buffs! This is your one and only Bollywood Newshound Nisha, back again with some piping hot gossip straight from the heart of tinsel town. Grab your chai and samosas, because this one’s a doozy!

So, Imtiaz Ali, our beloved director known for his knack for making us both laugh and cry within a single frame, has been busy. His latest venture, Amar Singh Chamkila, just snagged the ‘Breakout Film of the Year’ award at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. 🎉 Guess who’s hoping for a repeat performance at the National Film Awards? Yep, you got it—Mr. Ali himself!

In a recent chat with PTI, Imtiaz spilled the beans about his aspirations. There was some hullabaloo about whether OTT releases could even compete in the National Awards. But thanks to Rahul V. Chittella’s Gulmohar bagging three awards, the fog has lifted. Imtiaz is crossing his fingers and toes that the National Awards jury will shower some love on Amar Singh Chamkila. Hey, if you don’t ask, you don’t get, right?

Now, let’s talk about this movie for a sec. Imtiaz is particularly chuffed that Amar Singh Chamkila dives deep into the heartland of India, far from the glitzy metros. He thinks that’s where the magic lies. And guess what? He’s betting that you, the aam junta, will dig it too.

Oh, and the validation he got from winning at IFFM? Imtiaz says it’s like a warm hug from the audience. Awww! Nothing like an award to boost the morale of the entire film unit. Ali’s hoping this ‘Breakout Film’ award is just the beginning of a winning streak.

For those who’ve been living under a rock, Amar Singh Chamkila is Imtiaz’s debut on OTT. The film stars the charismatic Diljit Dosanjh and the ever-charming Parineeti Chopra, depicting the life of the late Punjabi singer, Amar Singh Chamkila—the ‘Elvis Presley of Punjab’. Quite the title, eh?

Nisha’s Nutshell: If Bollywood teaches us anything, it’s that dreams are free, but the hustle is sold separately. Here’s hoping Imtiaz’s dream of National Award glory comes true! But remember folks, in Bollywood, even the biggest stars need a sprinkle of luck and a dash of audience love to shine.

Stay tuned, my filmi fanatics! Until next time, keep your popcorn ready and your eyes peeled for the next big scoop. 🎬🍿

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