Diljit Dosanjh's Chamkila co-star Sahiba Bali reveals her first meeting with the actor-singer, 'I kept waiting for him to arrive and then...'

Sahiba Bali has been a Diljit Dosanjh's fan much before she become his Chamkila co-star. And her first meeting with him on the set is something that has forever changed her perception of the man who rocks a whole stadium.

By Nikita Thakkar
Published: April 25, 2024 12:35 PM IST

As Chamkila on Netflix wins over more hearts and continues to trend on No. 1, here's a heartwarming tale straight from the sets of the movie directed by Imtiaz Ali starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra. Apart from Chamkila and Amarjot, another character that stole the show, despite her brief role, was Sahiba Bali. She stepped into the shoes of a tenacious journalist, ready to spar with none other than the enigmatic singer, Amar Singh Chamkila. Also Read - Govinda and wife Sunita Ahuja to skip niece Arti Singh and Dipak Chauhan's wedding today?

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In a recent interview, Sahiba spilled the beans on her electrifying encounter with Diljit. Her eyes sparkled as she recounted the thrill of sharing the screen with the Punjabi sensation. "I can't even begin to describe what an incredible experience it was," she gushed. She revealed that before she became his co-actor, she was already a die-hard Diljit fan. She has been an ardent follower of his music, journey, and has been besotted by his magnetic presence. It is obvious then that the day she had to shoot with him was an exciting day for Sahiba. "I was practically buzzing with excitement—like a kid in a candy store meeting their idol," she revealed. Also Read - Heeramandi: Richa Chadha calls actors lazy for complaining about Sanjay Leela Bhansali being a hard taskmaster, says 'No offence but...' [Exclusive]

But here's the twist: Sahiba's perception of Diljit had been shaped by his larger-than-life persona on social media. The flamboyant, witty, and high-energy artist she knew from Instagram and Twitter (now X) was about to become her co-star. As she settled into her seat on set, waiting for the superstar to make his grand entrance, she had no inkling that the unassuming person sitting next to her since the past 30 minutes or so was none other than Diljit himself.

"He was so quiet, so zen," Sahiba revealed that in that moment, he wasn't the boisterous singer who rocked stadiums; he was just Diljit—the man behind the music. She found it easy to talk to him, transcending the glitz and glamour. Diljit, in his meditative state, spoke with a calm intensity that belied his onstage persona. Sahiba couldn't help but marvel at the duality—the yin and yang—of this multifaceted artist. Someone who at one moment is belting out chart-topping hits, and the next, quietly contemplating life's mysteries.

As a former marketing whiz, Sahiba dissected Diljit's meteoric rise. "Timing," she emphasized, "is the secret ingredient. From Coachella to dropping new albums, collaborating with Hollywood heavyweights, and now Crew and Chamkila, he's riding a wave of success. This is his moment—a fleeting crescendo—and he knows it. Marketing is about seizing the spotlight when it shines brightest she said and feels that Diljit's doing just that—strategically and brilliantly.

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So, next time you see Diljit Dosanjh on stage, remember the quiet moments—the ones when he's not belting out anthems but silently harnessing his stardust. And perhaps, like Sahiba, you'll catch a glimpse of the man behind the music—the enigma that is Diljit.

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ByNikita Thakkar
Published: April 25, 2024 12:35 PM IST