Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Meezaan Jafri Auditioned for Diljit's Role in Amar Singh Chamkila
Meezaan Jafri, who is an actor, told in an interview that he tried out for a role in a movie called 'Amar Singh Chamkila'.
He wanted to play the main character, Amar Singh Chamkila, and even learned some songs in Punjabi for the audition.
However, the director, Imtiaz Ali, chose Diljit Dosanjh for the role instead.
Meezaan said that Diljit did a great job and was even nominated for an Emmy award for his performance.
Meezaan also mentioned that he will keep trying for other roles because he loves acting.
He started his acting career in a movie called 'Malaal' in 2019.
Meezaan Jafri auditioned for the role of Amar Singh Chamkila in the film 'Amar Singh Chamkila' directed by Imtiaz Ali.
He prepared for the audition by growing a mustache, wearing a pagdi, and learning one of Amar Singh Chamkila's songs in Punjabi.
Diljit Dosanjh was ultimately cast in the role and was nominated for a Best Actor Emmy for his performance.
Meezaan praised Diljit's performance and the director's choice, stating that Diljit knows the language and culture well.
Meezaan made his acting debut in the 2019 film 'Malaal' and has since appeared in 'Hungama 2' and 'Yaariyan 2'.
- Who
- Meezaan Jafri, Diljit Dosanjh, Imtiaz Ali
- What
- Meezaan Jafri auditioned for the role of Amar Singh Chamkila in the film 'Amar Singh Chamkila'
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Meezaan Jafri wanted to play the role and loves auditioning for different roles
- Actor
- Meezaan Jafri
- Film
- Amar Singh Chamkila
- Role Auditioned For
- Amar Singh Chamkila
- Director
- Imtiaz Ali
- Actor Cast
- Diljit Dosanjh
- Emmy Nomination
- Best Actor (Diljit Dosanjh)
- Emmy Winner
- Oriol Pla for Yo, Adicto
- Meezaan's Debut Film
- Malaal (2019)