Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, is a musical biopic on Netflix that the Janta is devouring for its music, story, direction, commentary and of course, the incredible Diljit Dosanjh!
Directed by Imtiaz Ali, Amar Singh Chamkila talks about Chamkila, the rebellious Dalit singer who rose to fame in the 80s for his controversial music layered with sexual references and was mysteriously shot dead for the same at 27 years of age. He was called the Elvis Presley of Punjab whose name got added to the infamous 'Club 27'- an informal list consisting primarily of exceptionally talented musicians like Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, and more, all of whom died at 27. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in the lead, who have also lent their voice to the film!
Released last Friday on Netflix, the film is getting rave reviews from all over, especially from the Janta, who absolutely loved Diljit Dosanjh and his incredible work as an actor. While many call this Imtiaz Ali's comeback and see the parallels between this and his previous work in Tamasha and Rockstar, the film's music is also receiving a lot of love.
Also Read: Chamkila review: The Elvis of Punjab gets his much-deserved film just like Elvis!
Check out what all the Janta had to say about this one!
I decided to watch a movie after 2 months. The movie I watched was #Chamkila, and it moved me. If you loved 'Tamasha' and 'Rockstar', you're going to love this masterpiece.
— hitesh.eth (@hmalviya9) April 15, 2024
I must say, @diljitdosanjh is one of the most talented artists India has produced in the past 20 years. pic.twitter.com/PYWV5e58CJ
#Chamkila is not only one of the best Imtiaz Ali films but also one of the best musical biopics ever made. Everyone on the team has brought their A-game to this project. Weaving of music within the screenplay & the multiple ways of storytelling used add to its beauty & power.🪕♥️
— Vikram Grewal (@vikramgrawol) April 13, 2024
The only negative thing about #Chamkila is that it was not released in theatres!
— Ketan Kaul (@kaulketan02) April 15, 2024
Phenomenal storytelling and direction by #ImtiazAli@diljitdosanjh is a natural and @ParineetiChopra has done total justice to the roll
This movie brings back the Imtiaz we missed @NetflixIndia
Saw #Chamkila
— Sayema (@_sayema) April 13, 2024
Take a bow @diljitdosanjh
Stupendous and such a natural performance 👏🏻
Delightful character role of Amarjot by @ParineetiChopra
Both actors are singers and they could do justice to the script!
Thank you Imtiaz Ali for documenting their lives and sending out a… pic.twitter.com/fGSBUZAuSf
This man is so multitalented @diljitdosanjh what a stellar performance.
— K k k Kiran (@kkkKiran0) April 13, 2024
Kitna dil jeeto gaye sir ☺️#Chamkila #Netflix #DiljitDosanjh pic.twitter.com/YG22Ru19ly
What a class-apart #Chamkila was, a delightful watch in a long time.. took me right along with it, throughout its journey. @diljitdosanjh was spectacular & #ImtiazAli ace’s with his unique style of story telling. Absolutely no no one can narrate the way he does.. SPELLBINDING!
— Pooja Chopra (@Pooja_Chopra_) April 15, 2024
Just finished watching #Chamkila
— Sarcastic Stree 🙊 (@SarcastixStree) April 14, 2024
What a brilliant movie based on Amar Singh Chamkila, a Punjab singer who rose to fame in 70s. Imtiaz Ali has hit it out of the park with perfect direction, story & casting. Diljit Dosajh & Parineeti Chopra were custom made for this role. 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/G6eJ2BsLMj
Amar Singh Chamkila movie streaming on Netflix. Chamkila is not just a film, but an assertion by a Dalit singer. It breaks the narrative of what is vulgar and what is civilised. #Chamkila pic.twitter.com/bfsUnFuVoD
— The Dalit Voice (@ambedkariteIND) April 13, 2024
Just loved #Chamkila @diljitdosanjh what a star, no one could have played this character better@ParineetiChopra is equally good.
— Lakshmi R Iyer (@LakshmiRIyer) April 12, 2024
Jugalbandi ❤️
Where art and artist clicks,
good films are born.#ImtiazAli is just 👍🏽
absolutely loved the music @arrahman masterpiece @NetflixIndia pic.twitter.com/Qd1oQsKeCN
🎬 #Chamkila - Netflix
— The Cinéprism (@TheCineprism) April 13, 2024
A labour of love by Imtiaz Ali ❤️
Chamkila immerses us into the heart and soul of Punjab, capturing the essence of the artist Amar Singh Chamkila while seamlessly integrating his life and music into the narrative, transcending language barriers and… pic.twitter.com/R6FBMdA5xl
just watched #chamkila ..finally a great film from bollywood diljit lived this role pari also did good job..this movie talks abt casteism,religious extremism,hypocracy of ppl without being preachy..love how director doesnt try to whitewash any character unlike other film biopics pic.twitter.com/rIgWb9XCzQ
— K (@Kitnibaatein) April 13, 2024
Don't know about #Chamkila but the filming of this song is just banged banged banged. pic.twitter.com/MQMcmoQ2Hn
— Aniket Pathak (@StoneSoupWager) April 13, 2024
Watched #Chamkila Phenomenal, Insightful,
— Manali Bhagwat (@manalibhagwat1) April 12, 2024
First-rate and ORIGINAL JUST LIKE YOU @diljitdosanjh 🙏🙌✨️✨️
No words to express my feelings rn.🙏💜 pic.twitter.com/Fe2DksrnXE
Imtiaz Ali's Chamkila is merely a collection of facts, but far away from context and truth. #chamkila @diljitdosanjh
— Khushwant Singh (@Singhkhushwant) April 15, 2024
Amar Singh #Chamkila was a popular Punjabi folk singer who rose to fame in the 1980s singing sexually charged lyrics that challenged conservative values. He was murdered in 1988, along with his singing partner and wife, Amarjot Kaur, both aged 27.
— Pav Singh (@PavSingh84) April 15, 2024
A 🧵@diljitdosanjh on @netflix pic.twitter.com/8gIaZYW3AQ
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