Everyday OTT giants indulge in a healthy competition of bringing unique content for their viewers, it seems like Amazon Prime Video will edge past competition in the coming weeks as it is bringing a documentary on none other than Punjab's global pop-star AP Dhillon. AP Dhillion who hardly needs any introduction took India's entertainment industry by storm when he delivered 6 international chartbusters. Rose to fame by his song Brown Munde, AP Dhillion is affectionately called 'The Weeknd of India' by his fans. From a teen grooving on Brown Munde in a small village in India to thousands of crowd jumping on the tunes of Summer High in an international concert, AP Dhillion is among those rare artists who have put India on the global map in terms of songs and music. Now, Prime Video on Tuesday dropped AP Dhillon: First Of A Kind docuseries teaser on social media, and following that fans around the world went gaga.
Prime Video's AP Dhillon: First Of A Kind documentary will not only focus on the success of the Punjabi singer but also showcase his personal life and from where he first started. 'AP Dhillon: First of a Kind,’ the series is not just about his music, it is about the man who made that music a chartbuster. Helmed by Jay Ahmed, AP Dhillon: First Of A Kind has been produced by PASSION Pictures, Wildsheep Content, and Run-Up Records. It will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video from August 18. Notably, True Scoop News tried to dig more about AP Dhillion and has come up with interesting facts about the Punjabi singer. Therefore if you are planning to watch AP Dhillon: First Of A Kind on August 18, 2023, below are some facts that you might want to know-
About AP Dhillion
Famously known as AP Dhillion, the Punjabi singer's real name is Amritpal Singh Dhillion. His fans also call him 'AP'. AP Dhillion is one of the most prolific artists of our generation with six international No. 1 hits and more than a billion streams worldwide. AP was quoted by a portal saying, "When I began my journey from Gurdaspur to Canada, I never thought that one day I would be telling my story in such a manner. I am truly humbled and thrilled to have received so much love and recognition for the kind of music we are creating." AP Dhillion further said, “My dream has always been to create music that would live on for generations and inspire people. This is the first time I am opening up and sharing my thoughts for the world to see. A special shout out to the team at Prime Video, PASSION Pictures and series director Jay Ahmed for this, who made me so comfortable, and who I enjoyed working with. This 4-part docuseries is a special ode to my fans, who have given me so much love. I genuinely hope it inspires aspiring artists to learn from our experience, and go out and realize their own dream."
Talking about Dhillon's personal life, he studied at the Little Flower Convent School and completed his graduation in civil engineering from Baba Kuma Singh Ji Engineering College, Hoshiar Nagar affiliated with Punjab Technical University in Amritsar. Dhillon pursued a diploma in business administration and management from Camosun College in British Columbia. While AP Dhillion has given many global hits till now, he also became the first-ever Punjabi artist at the Junos by winning hearts and getting everyone moving. Avril Lavigne, a rockstar, invited Dhillon as a "global sensation." Dhillon said playing at the Juno Awards is a "feeling you can't purchase with any money" before his performance. He claimed that if he can influence 5–10 lives, it will have been worth it for him. He said that he relocated to Canada in 2015 with just “two suitcases and a dream”.
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