Imtiaz Ali remembers Shah Rukh Khan calling Diljit Dosanjh the “best actor in the country”

The upcoming episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show promises a delightful watch with the cast of Amar Singh Chamkila gracing the stage. The upcoming episode, airing Saturday, April 12 at 8 PM IST on Netflix, will feature director Imtiaz Ali alongside actors Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra. Viewers can expect a fun-filled episode packed with hilarious anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Chamkila.

Interestingly, Imtiaz Ali shared that Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan once praised Diljit Dosanjh, stating “He is the best actor in the country.” The filmmaker went on to express his gratitude towards Diljit, acknowledging that without him, the film might not have been possible. He also commended both Dosanjh and Parineeti for their dedication, highlighting the latter’s commitment to gaining 15 kilograms for her role.

He said, “Shah Rukh Khan once told me that Diljit Dosanjh is the best actor in the country. I feel that if Diljit paaji had refused to do this film, then we could have never made it. So, we were very lucky. We couldn’t have asked for a better cast than this, both are extremely good. Parineeti is an actor, singer, and someone who was immediately ready to put on 15 kilograms for her character. It was nice and comforting.”

Amar Singh Chamkila, which was released on Netflix on April 12, is the true story of the legendary Punjabi singer. The film explores the life of one of Punjab’s most celebrated artists.

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