Imtiaz Ali reveals Diljit Dosanjh ‘was not a big star’ when he signed him for ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’: “He had not done Coachella”

Imtiaz Ali emphasized that the perception of an actor’s market value can fluctuate significantly between the time of casting and the film’s release. When Dosanjh was cast, there were doubts about his box office draw, as he was not considered a “big tested star” in the Hindi film industry. However, Ali had confidence in Dosanjh’s abilities, having witnessed his performances in films like Udta Punjab and Phillauri.