Imtiaz Ali directorial `Amar Singh Chamkila` is all set to premiere on Netflix on May 12. Starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, the movie depicts the untold true story of Punjab`s legendary singer, the top-selling artist of his era, who rose from poverty to immense fame in the 1980s through his powerful music. Chamkila was the original rockstar of the masses, angering many along the way, which finally led to his assassination at the young age of 27.  

Who was Amar Singh Chamkila?