Amar Singh Chamkila
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Music Composer, Stage Performer

Indian Dugri, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Quick Info

Profession	Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Music Composer, Stage Performer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	21/07/1960
Age	27 years (died on 08, Mar, 1988)
Birthplace	Dugri, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Genres	Punjabi duets solos folk religious
Instruments	Vocals tumbi harmonium dholak
Years Active	1979–1988
Label	His Master's Voice
Date of Death	08/03/1988

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Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Dhani Ram
Real Name	Dhani Ram
Other Names	Amar Singh Chamkila Amar Chamkila Elvis of Punjab
Title Name	Elvis of Punjab
Nickname	Chamkila

Physical Stats & More

Height	Approximately 168 cm (5’6”)
Weight	65 kg (143 lbs)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Gujar Khan Primary School, Dugri, Ludhiana, Punjab
Education	8th Standard

Personal Life

Place of Death	Mehsampur, Punjab, India
Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Cancer
Hometown	Dugri, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Religion	Sikh
Caste	Dalit
Manner of Death	Homicide
Cause of Death	Gunshot wound

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Amarjot
Marriage Date	23/05/1983

Family

Father

Hari Ram Singh

Mother

Kartar Kaur

Siblings

Brothers	2 (Elder)
Sisters	Swaran Kaur Charandeep Kaur Name Not Known (Died)

Spouse

Spouses	Gurmail Kaur (Ex-Wife) Amarjot (Second Wife)

Children

Sons	Name: Name Not Known Mother: Gurmail Kaur Status: Died Name: Jaiman Chamkila Mother: Amarjot Kaur Profession: Singer
Daughters	Name: Amandeep Kaur Mother: Gurmail Kaur Name: Kamandeep aka Kamal Chamkila Mother: Gurmail Kaur Profession: Singer

Career

Debut	Singing: Takue Te Takua
First Recorded Song	Takue Te Takua
Notable Songs	Pehle Lalkare Naal Baba Tera Nankana Tar Gayi Ravidas Di Pathri Talwar Main Kalgidhar Di
Written Songs	Jatt Di Dushmani

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Amar Singh Chamkila gained fame as a popular Punjabi singer celebrated for his live shows.
2. Initially, he worked at a textile mill in Ludhiana prior to pursuing a career in music.
3. Chamkila ventured into songwriting for established Punjabi artists before establishing himself as a solo performer.
4. His live performances with Amarjot were highly sought after across the globe.
5. Amar Singh Chamkila used his music to raise awareness about social matters.
6. He was often called the 'Elvis of Punjab'.
7. Chamkila learned to play the harmonium and dholki.
8. He first partnered with female vocalist Surinder Sonia for his debut album 'Takue Te Takua' in 1980.

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