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- By Ridhi Suri
- Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:09 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chamkila FIRST Review Out: A special screening of Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra's film took place in Mumbai in association with the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. In 'Chamkila,' director Imtiaz Ali transports us back into the life and era of the late legendary singer, Amar Singh Chamkila, often referred to as the 'Elvis Presley of Punjab' and his wife, Amarjot Chamkila. The Punjabi actor and singer portrays the role of Amar Singh, while Parineeti plays Amarjot. The event was attended by several celebrities including Mrunal Thakur, Ishwak Singh, Avneet Kaur, Shweta Basu Prasad, Bhuvan Bam, and others.
The initial reactions to Imtiaz Ali’s Netflix directorial have surfaced, indicating that the audience is highly impressed by the musical biopic. Sharing her review with MAMI team, Shweta said, "I’ll definitely recommend other people to watch the movie. It was like a live concert film. I just know the person (Amar Singh Chamkila) so much better. I think people should watch it for Diljit, Imtiaz sir and the music. It’s so well-made."
Rocket Boys actor Ishwak Singh added, "It has to be on everyone’s must-watch list. It’s a very special film. It’s very inspiring, moving and rooted. And, it’s got Imtiaz Ali’s spunk and wildness."
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About Chamkila
The film depicts the life of Amar Singh Chamkila, a rising star in Punjab who tragically met his demise at the age of 27. Directed and co-produced by Imtiaz Ali, with music by the renowned A.R. Rahman, 'Chamkila' explores Amar Singh Chamkila's journey, focusing on his efforts to establish his identity in the Punjabi music industry. The film is releasing on OTT on April 12.
Amidst his challenges, he meets Amarjot, whose pivotal role accelerates Amar Singh Chamkila's rise as a prominent figure in Punjab's music scene. For those unfamiliar, Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot were fatally shot on March 8, 1988, upon their arrival to perform in Mehsampur, Punjab.
Diljit had previously discussed the challenges that both he and Parineeti faced during the making of the film. The actor-singer had said, "Even Parineeti, I did not have expectations from her because Amarjot’s part was tougher. Amarjot used to sing in a very high pitch. So, we have tried. I cannot sing like Chamkila and Parineeti cannot sing like Amarjot. We have only tried. Since in the film it is connected to the story, people might like it."
