Chamkila Twitter Review: Netizens hail Imtiaz Ali’s film, say its a ‘labour of love’

Chamkila Twitter Review: Netizens hail Imtiaz Ali’s film, say its a ‘labour of love’

Imtiaz Ali is back with the story of Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila. The biographical drama is based on the life of a famous Punjabi singer who was known as the ‘Elvis of Punjab’. After a wait, the movie starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineet Chopra has been released on the streaming platform Netflix.

In the movie, Diljit plays the role of Chamkila, and Parineet essays the role of Amarjot, Chamkila’s wife and co-singer of his band.

Released on April 12, the movie has been earning a lot of praise from the critics, who hailed Imtiaz’s way of storytelling, his direction, and performances of Diljit and Parineeti.

Apart from the critics, the movie has been earning a lot of love from the audience. Since its release, the movie has created an immense buzz on social media as netizens continue to share their reaction to the movie.

What is Amar Singh Chamkila all about?

Set in the 1980s, the movie narrates the rags to riches story of a Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila, how he became a sensation in the Punjab’s music arena for his obscene songs, the popularity that he had enjoyed, and how his life was cut short when he was tragically murdered.

What are netizens Saying About Amar Singh Chamkila?

The movie has earned an outstanding response from the audience, who hailed Diljit and Parineeti’s acting, with Imtiaz’s captivating storytelling, and AR Rahman’s music composition.

One user wrote, “Just watched #AmarSinghChamkila on Netflix! I’m seriously out of words how good the movie was! Everything was done with the utmost perfection. @diljitdosanjh ek he toh dil hai, kitni baar jitoge? Please watch #AmarSinghChamkila on Netflix with your friends and family.”

Another wrote, “Welcome Back, #ImtiazAli ! A beautiful musical tragedy, that is #AmarSinghChamkila marks his return to the form. A truly immersive experience, largely due to stellar performances of #DiljitDosanjh and #ParineetiChopra and the great music of #ARRahman. Go watch!”

× × × × ×   ×

Amar Singh Chamkila Review

Wion’s film critic Shomini Sen says, ‘Imtiaz Ali’s best work to date has Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in top form’

Sen writes, ”The film’s two lead actors Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra infuse life into a known story. The two not only pick up the mannerisms of rural rising singers of the 1980s but also perform some of Chamkila’s iconic songs live for the screen – and are splendid at that. Parineeti, who has played lively/feisty characters for most of her career- is beautifully restrained as Amarjot Kaur. Parineeti plays a woman who is initially reluctant to be a part of the Chamkila’s programmes and is forced to sing on stage by her greedy father and husband but eventually grows fond of Chamkila and subsequently elopes with him to live a life on her terms,” read the full review here.