Parineeti Chopra, who enthralled the audience with her performance in Amar Singh Chamkila, opened up about gaining weight for the film. Scroll down to read more.
Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra won millions of hearts with her remarkable performance as Amarjot Kaur in Imtiaz Ali’s recent Netflix hit film, Amar Singh Chamkila. While her rendition garnered praise, Chopra was also massively trolled for her weight gain in the movie. According to reports, the actor gained a total of 16 kg to fit perfectly into the role of Amarjot. However, after the success of the film, Parineeti finally opened up about her weight gain. In an interview with India Today, she emphasized that few female actors would be willing to gain significant weight for a film role.
During the conversation with the portal, the actor revealed that after the success of Chamkila, she took time off and went for a 15-day break, enjoying time with her husband and politician Raghav Chaddha. But now, Pari is back on a roll. Later, when the Ishaqzaade actor was asked how she plans to continue her success, she said, “The plan is just to do films that really feel right. I have done films for the wrong reasons. Sometimes, I have done films that I may not have believed in. It feels like there is homework for me to do when the audience are going to really get a crazy good performance out of me. It just motivates me to do such roles that require homework. Homework that maybe nobody else can do.”
Adding more, Pari revealed that she gave her 100 per cent for Chamkila without a second thought. She added, “I had to put on 16 kg for this film. How many actresses are really ready to do that today? I only know a couple, only a couple of actresses who have done that – really dedicated, committed actresses.”
“Just for two years, I didn’t do any other work. Singing live on the sets – who takes that risk to sing live on a set and let that sound be used in a film? Nobody is confident enough to do it. They want to do it in a studio. So, I think there are many things that Diljit and I both did in this film under the leadership of Imtiaz sir, which are not usually done. That motivates me to take more risks because we believe in the audience, and they accept us when we do these kinds of things,” she said.
Parineeti married Raghav in September last year, and their enchanting wedding photos dominated social media, showcasing their deep love and connection. Reflecting on her approach to making every moment meaningful and living a fulfilling life, she said, “I live my life in a very holistic and wholesome way. I give equal importance to every single thing in my life. My career is not everything. My food is not everything. My travel is not everything. My rest is not everything. Except for my family, nothing consumes my life.”
About Amar Singh Chamkila
Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, the movie is based on legendary Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila, who was shot dead in broad daylight due to the bold lyrics of his songs. Apart from Chamkila, his wife Amarjot was also murdered alongside him. The duo used to perform together. While many liked their music, some did not appreciate the lyrics for their vulgarity towards women. In the film, Parineeti reprises the role of Amarjot, whereas Diljit Dosanjh plays Amar Singh Chamkila. The movie turned out to be a massive hit among audiences and garnered positive reviews.
