
Chardikala is a Punjabi biographical drama inspired by the life of Bibi Bimal Kaur Khalsa. Directed by Amarjit Singh Saron and released on May 29, 2026, the film stars Ammy Virk, Roopi Gill, Himmat Sandhu, and Aks Mehraj. The story follows a devoted wife and mother whose life is turned upside down after she is wrongly implicated in a major incident and abandoned by society. Forced to rebuild her life in Punjab, she transforms her pain into public service and eventually emerges as a respected leader and voice for the people.
The film centers on Bibi Bimal Kaur Khalsa, whose quiet family life collapses after she comes under suspicion in a high-profile case. Facing interrogation, social isolation, and the responsibility of raising her children, she seeks refuge in Punjab. There, she begins helping struggling families and gradually earns the trust and support of ordinary people. Her growing influence brings new challenges, eventually leading her into public life and politics. Chardikala traces her journey from personal tragedy to leadership and resilience.
Chardikala is directed by Amarjit Singh Saron and written by Sapinder Singh Shergill. The film is produced by Pinky Dhaliwal and Gurkaran Singh Dhaliwal, with cinematography by Ravi Kumar Sana and background music composed by Advait Nemlekar. The project was developed as a biographical drama and was filmed in Punjab, focusing on the personal and political journey of Bibi Bimal Kaur Khalsa.
Chardikala was released on May 29, 2026, with theatrical screenings in overseas markets including the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. The film faced release issues in India and had a limited domestic rollout. As of now, no official OTT platform or digital streaming release has been announced.