Amar Singh Chamkila

Indian singer (1960–1988)

  • Fame55.1
  • Momentum15.4
  • Wikipedia15.1K
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Lived 1960–1988, aged 28India
IndiaIndiaMusiciansSinger / Musician
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    1960–1988
    Aged 28
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Updated 2026-06-25

Amar Singh Chamkila was an Indian singer and musician of Punjabi music. Chamkila's vivid language, high-pitched vocals, and novel compositions accompanied by tumbi made him popular. His music was influenced by the Punjabi village life in which he grew up.

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