Diljit Dosanjh received widespread praise for his role in Imtiaz Ali’s latest film, Amar Singh Chamkila. However, some audience members were displeased with his decision to appear without a turban in the film.

When asked about this choice, Imtiaz Ali clarified that Diljit did not cut his hair for the role. Instead, he wore a wig to accurately portray Chamkila, who sometimes did not wear a turban. Imtiaz emphasized that this was essential to stay true to Chamkila’s look. Recently, Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk also spoke in support of Diljit.

Ammy Virk, like Diljit, is widely respected for his turban. In an interview with India Today, Ammy defended Diljit’s decision to go off-turban for the role. He stressed that the appearance was crucial for the authenticity of the film.

Ammy explained that Chamkila himself had cut his hair but occasionally wore a turban. He reiterated that Diljit did not cut his hair but used a wig, aligning with Imtiaz Ali’s statement. This look was a necessary part of accurately depicting Chamkila’s life and persona.

Furthermore, Ammy highlighted that Diljit’s decision was not for financial gain or any other superficial reason. He praised Diljit for proudly representing the turban in other significant platforms, such as his performance at Coachella where he donned the ‘Pagdi’.

Ammy expressed that Diljit makes the Punjabi community proud, filling stadiums and gaining international acclaim. He urged people to focus on these achievements rather than the negative commentary.

He acknowledged that trolls would always find something to criticize, often bringing up past issues to fuel controversy. However, he urged fans to see the bigger picture of Diljit’s contributions and successes.

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In conclusion, both Imtiaz Ali and Ammy Virk have provided strong defenses for Diljit Dosanjh’s choices in the film, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and the broader positive impact of Diljit’s work.