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'{{Short description|2024 film by Imtiaz Ali}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox film | name = Amar Singh Chamkila | image = Amar Singh Chamkila film poster.jpg | alt = | caption = Official release poster | director = [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]] | producer = Imtiaz Ali <br/>Mohit Choudhary | writer = Imtiaz Ali<br/>Sajid Ali | story = | starring = {{plainlist| * [[Diljit Dosanjh]] * [[Parineeti Chopra]] }} | music = [[A. R. Rahman]] | cinematography = Sylvester Fonseca | editing = [[Aarti Bajaj]] | studio = {{ubl|Window Seat Films|Select Media Holdings LLP|[[Saregama]]}} | distributor = [[Netflix]] | released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|04|08|Mumbai|2024|04|12|Netflix}} | runtime = 146 minutes | country = India | language = Hindi | budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | gross = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> }} '''''Amar Singh Chamkila''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Biographical film|biographical]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] film based on the life of musician [[Amar Singh Chamkila]]. It is directed, produced and co-written by [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]. The film stars [[Diljit Dosanjh]] in the titular role, with [[Parineeti Chopra]] as his wife, Amarjot.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/binge-watch/story/amar-singh-chamkila-teaser-out-diljit-dosanjh-is-punjabs-original-rockstar-in-imtiaz-alis-next-2386320-2023-05-30 |title=Amar Singh Chamkila teaser out. Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in Imtiaz Ali's next for Netflix |access-date=12 June 2023 |date=30 May 2023 |work=India Today |archive-date=7 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607113905/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/binge-watch/story/amar-singh-chamkila-teaser-out-diljit-dosanjh-is-punjabs-original-rockstar-in-imtiaz-alis-next-2386320-2023-05-30 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/amar-singh-chamkila-parineeti-chopra-give-singing-audition-stuck-traffic-imtiaz-ali-diljit-dosanjh-ar-rahman-zoom-call-thought-gayi-picture-ab-haath-se/ |title=Amar Singh Chamkila - Parineeti Chopra had to give singing audition to AR Rahman: I thought gayi picture ab haath se |access-date=30 March 2024 |date=29 March 2024 |work=Bollywood Hungama |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195053/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/amar-singh-chamkila-parineeti-chopra-give-singing-audition-stuck-traffic-imtiaz-ali-diljit-dosanjh-ar-rahman-zoom-call-thought-gayi-picture-ab-haath-se/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/what-was-it-that-imtiaz-ali-said-made-diljit-dosanjh-cry-like-a-kid-at-amar-singh-chamkila-trailer-launch-605646 |title=What was it that Imtiaz Ali said made Diljit Dosanjh cry at 'Amar Singh Chamkila' trailer launch |access-date=31 March 2024 |date=3 March 2024 |work=Tribune India |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195100/https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/what-was-it-that-imtiaz-ali-said-made-diljit-dosanjh-cry-like-a-kid-at-amar-singh-chamkila-trailer-launch-605646 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film's music is composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], with lyrics written by [[Irshad Kamil]]. [[Principal photography]] began in December 2022 and ended in March 2023. The film premiered at Mumbai on 8 April 2024, and released on [[Netflix]] on 12 April 2024 and received critical acclaim, with many calling it a [[Comeback (publicity)|return-to-form]] for Imtiaz Ali's career.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-imtiaz-ali-reveals-why-he-chose-to-release-diljit-dosanjh-parineeti-chopra-amar-singh-chamkila-on-ott-netflix-3083542 |title=Imtiaz Ali reveals why he chose to release Diljit-Parineeti starrer Amar Singh Chamkila on OTT |access-date=31 March 2024 |date=31 March 2024 |work=DNA India |archive-date=31 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240331163823/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-imtiaz-ali-reveals-why-he-chose-to-release-diljit-dosanjh-parineeti-chopra-amar-singh-chamkila-on-ott-netflix-3083542 |url-status=live }}</ref> == Plot == A humble singer's brash lyrics ignite fame and fury across Punjab as he grapples with soaring success and brutal criticism before his untimely death. Amar Singh, born in a Dalit family in Punjab was working in a socks manufacturing factory (much to his dismay) as a teenager, whereas his heart and soul were wrenched in creating music. He finally chose to break the shackles and started building contacts with musicians in the state with the help of his acquaintances. He started working under a known musician and singer Jinda, who acknowledged his talent and began to use his lyrics in his songs (without giving any credit to Amar Singh). As a blessing in disguise, he got a chance to sing in place of Jinda as he was late and public was out of control and there was no option to hold the event, the public went berserk with Amar Singh's performance (CHAMKILA name first associated with him at this event) to the extent that they did not want to listen to the lead singer Jinda anymore, such was the power of his voice and lyrics . == Cast == * [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as [[Amar Singh Chamkila]] * [[Parineeti Chopra]] as Amarjot Kaur * Apinderdeep Singh as Swarn Singh Sivia * [[Nisha Bano]] as Sonia * [[Rahul Mittra]] as DSP Bhatti * Anjum Batra as Kesar Singh Tiki * Udaybir Sandhu as Jitender Jinda * Sahiba Bali as Interview Reporter * Tushar Dutt as Pirthipal Singh Dhakkan * Robbie Johal as Kikar Dalewala * Pavneet Singh as Babbu * Anuraag Arora as Dalbir Singh * Jasmeet Singh Bhatia as Constable * Pranav Vashisht as Pamma * [[Kul Sidhu]] as Gurmel Kaur * Ankit Sagar as Kashmiri Lal * Anjali Sharma as Amarjot's sister * [[Mohit Chauhan]] (special appearance) * [[Kumud Mishra]] (special appearance) * [[Aks Mehraj]] (HMV Dealer) * yogesh gurna as rival singer * Varun Narang as Pseudo Right Man ( In Title Song ) == Production == === Development === [[File:Celebs at the screening of the A.R. Rahman's documentary 02.jpg|thumb|upright|The film marks Imtiaz Ali's return as a director after four years.]] [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]] announced the film under his banner Window Seat Films. Known for modern relationship dramas such as ''[[Jab We Met]]'' (2007), ''{{lang|hi-latn|[[Love Aaj Kal (2009 film)|Love Aaj Kal]]}}'' (2009), ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]'' (2011) and ''[[Tamasha (2015 film)|Tamasha]]'' (2015).<ref name="ImtiazAli">{{Cite web |date=30 May 2023 |title=Netflix unveils 'Amar Singh Chamkila' first look, Imtiaz Ali calls film 'unique journey' |url=https://theprint.in/feature/netflix-unveils-amar-singh-chamkila-first-look-imtiaz-ali-calls-film-unique-journey/1602225/?amp |access-date=29 September 2023 |website=The Print |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195115/https://theprint.in/feature/netflix-unveils-amar-singh-chamkila-first-look-imtiaz-ali-calls-film-unique-journey/1602225/?amp |url-status=live }}</ref> The film follows the journey of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, [[Amar Singh Chamkila]], who was assassinated at a young age.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 May 2023 |title=Who was Amar Singh Chamkila? All you need to know about Punjabi singer played by Diljit Dosanjh in Imtiaz Ali's next |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/binge-watch/story/who-was-amar-singh-chamkila-all-you-need-to-know-about-punjabi-singer-played-by-diljit-dosanjh-in-imtiaz-alis-next-2386462-2023-05-30 |access-date=18 August 2023 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195104/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/binge-watch/story/who-was-amar-singh-chamkila-all-you-need-to-know-about-punjabi-singer-played-by-diljit-dosanjh-in-imtiaz-alis-next-2386462-2023-05-30 |url-status=live }}</ref> Ali termed the film "a unique journey" for him and further added, "Shooting for ''Chamkila'' felt like a very different experience as a filmmaker. The film follows the crazed popularity of Chamkila's daring songs that society could neither ignore nor swallow. It helped me reconnect with a different side of myself."<ref name="ImtiazAli" /><ref name=AliChamkila>{{Cite web |date=4 October 2023 |title=Imtiaz Ali on Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra starrer Chamkila: It's coming soon |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/amp/story/news/imtiaz-ali-on-diljit-dosanjh-starrer-chamkila-its-coming-soon |access-date=28 November 2023 |website=Film Companion |language=en |archive-date=9 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009222908/https://www.filmcompanion.in/amp/story/news/imtiaz-ali-on-diljit-dosanjh-starrer-chamkila-its-coming-soon |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was initially titled ''Chamkila'' and was later changed to ''Amar Singh Chamkila''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 December 2022 |title=Parineeti Chopra gets new haircut for Imtiaz Ali's 'Chamkila' |url=https://theprint.in/feature/parineeti-chopra-gets-new-haircut-for-imtiaz-alis-chamkila/1266546/?amp |access-date=28 July 2023 |website=The Print |language=en |archive-date=26 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226102954/https://theprint.in/feature/parineeti-chopra-gets-new-haircut-for-imtiaz-alis-chamkila/1266546/?amp |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Parineeti Chopra]] and [[Diljit Dosanjh]] have sung a total of 15 songs for the film. On this, Chopra stated, "One of the main reasons I did this film was because I was getting to sing some 15 songs for it."<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 February 2024 |title=Parineeti Chopra reveals she will be singing 15 songs in Diljit Dosanjh starrer Chamkila |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-reveals-will-singing-15-songs-diljit-dosanjh-starrer-chamkila-says-co-star-diljit-heard-sing-told-pursue/ |access-date=21 February 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en |archive-date=17 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217214857/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-reveals-will-singing-15-songs-diljit-dosanjh-starrer-chamkila-says-co-star-diljit-heard-sing-told-pursue/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film marks Ali's return as a director after four years, and his films to not release in theatres.<ref name=AliChamkila /> === Casting === [[File:Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra snapped at the trailer launch of Amar Singh Chamkila 2.jpg|thumb| upright|[[Diljit Dosanjh]] and [[Parineeti Chopra]] were cast as the leads because of them being actors who can sing too.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 March 2024 |title=Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra were mandatory in Amar Singh Chamkila, reveals Imtiaz Ali |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/diljit-dosanjh-parineeti-chopra-were-mandatory-in-amar-singh-chamkila-reveals-imtiaz-ali-exclusive-8806227.html |access-date=7 March 2024 |website=News18 India |language=en |archive-date=7 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240307015216/https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/diljit-dosanjh-parineeti-chopra-were-mandatory-in-amar-singh-chamkila-reveals-imtiaz-ali-exclusive-8806227.html |url-status=live }}</ref>]] [[Diljit Dosanjh]] was cast to play the titular role of Amar Singh Chamkila. Dosanjh said, "Playing Amar Singh Chamkila has been one of the most challenging experiences of my life."<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 May 2023 |title=Diljit Dosanjh to star in Netflix music biopic 'Amar Singh Chamkila' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/diljit-dosanjh-netflix-biopic-amar-singh-chamkila-1235503121/amp/ |access-date=25 October 2023 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195156/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/diljit-dosanjh-netflix-biopic-amar-singh-chamkila-1235503121/amp/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Parineeti Chopra]] was cast as Chamkila's second wife, Amarjot Kaur. Chopra left [[Sandeep Reddy Vanga]]'s ''[[Animal (2023 Indian film)|Animal]]'', to be a part of the project, due to schedule conflicts. Chopra stated, "It's one of the most exciting films that I've ever worked on."<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 March 2022 |title=Rashmika Mandanna comes on board for Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' after Parineeti Chopra backs out |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rashmika-mandanna-comes-on-board-for-ranbir-kapoors-animal-after-parineeti-chopra-backs-out-report/articleshow/90514169.cms?from=mdr |access-date=12 December 2023 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=10 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710112058/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rashmika-mandanna-comes-on-board-for-ranbir-kapoors-animal-after-parineeti-chopra-backs-out-report/articleshow/90514169.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 February 2023 |title=Parineeti Chopra talks about slain musicians biopic Chamkila |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/parineeti-chopra-chamkila-capsule-gill-1235514178/amp/ |access-date=22 September 2023 |website=Variety |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195211/https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/parineeti-chopra-chamkila-capsule-gill-1235514178/amp/ |url-status=live }}</ref> For her role in the film, Chopra gained 15 kilos.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 December 2023 |title=Parineeti Chopra reveals she had to gain 15 kgs for Imtiaz Ali's Chamkila |url=https://m.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-reveals-she-had-to-gain-15-kgs-for-imtiaz-alis-chamkila-62936.amp |access-date=10 December 2023 |website=Filmfare |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195157/https://m.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-reveals-she-had-to-gain-15-kgs-for-imtiaz-alis-chamkila-62936.amp |url-status=live }}</ref> On casting Dosanjh and Chopra, Ali stated: "I could not have asked for better actors than the immensely talented Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra to play in this film, especially since it involves some live singing."<ref name=AliChamkila /> Later, filmmaker [[Rahul Mittra]] was cast in a pivotal role by Ali.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 January 2023 |title=Filmmaker Rahul Mittra joins 'Chamkila' star-cast |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/filmmaker-rahul-mittra-joins-chamkila-star-cast20230110123815/ |access-date=24 February 2023 |website=Filmfare |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195221/https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/filmmaker-rahul-mittra-joins-chamkila-star-cast20230110123815/ |url-status=live }}</ref> === Filming === The [[principal photography]] was started in December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2022 |title=Parineeti Chopra, Diljit Dosanjh to begin shooting Imtiaz Ali's Chamkila |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-diljit-dosanjh-to-begin-shooting-imtiaz-alis-chamkila-8316029/lite/ |access-date=19 December 2022 |website=Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195151/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/parineeti-chopra-diljit-dosanjh-to-begin-shooting-imtiaz-alis-chamkila-8316029/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Set primarily in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], the film was shot at real locations throughout the state. Both Chopra and Dosanjh completed the shooting in March 2023, and the filming was wrapped up by the end of March.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2023 |title=Parineeti Chopra wraps Imtiaz Ali's Chamkila as Diljit Dosanjh shares her first look: "My life remains forever changed" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/parineeti-chopra-wraps-imtiaz-alis-chamkila-diljit-dosanjh-shares-first-look-life-remains-forever-changed/ |access-date=26 September 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195840/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/parineeti-chopra-wraps-imtiaz-alis-chamkila-diljit-dosanjh-shares-first-look-life-remains-forever-changed/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 February 2023 |title=Diljit Dosanjh shares his first look as he shoots Imtiaz Ali's Chamkila, see photo |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/diljit-dosanjh-shares-first-look-shoots-imtiaz-alis-chamkila-see-photo/ |access-date=11 September 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195658/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/diljit-dosanjh-shares-first-look-shoots-imtiaz-alis-chamkila-see-photo/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Shooting locations in Punjab including [[Sangrur]], [[Ludhiana]] and [[Mehsampur]]. A portion has also been shot in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2023 |title=Diljit Dosanjh says 'film ch kamaal kam kita Parineeti ji ne' as they wrap up shoot for Imtiaz Ali's Chamkila |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh-says-film-ch-kamaal-kam-kita-prineeti-ji-ne-as-they-wrap-up-shoot-for-imtiaz-alis-chamkila-485746 |access-date=15 September 2023 |website=Tribune India |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195658/https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh-says-film-ch-kamaal-kam-kita-prineeti-ji-ne-as-they-wrap-up-shoot-for-imtiaz-alis-chamkila-485746 |url-status=live }}</ref> == Soundtrack == List sing by playback singers The film's soundtrack is composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], with lyrics written by [[Irshad Kamil]]. The first song, "Ishq Mitaye" was released on 29 February 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amar Singh Chamkila song Ishq Mitaye is an ode to the late singer's life and journey|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amar-singh-chamkila-song-ishq-mitaye-is-an-ode-to-the-late-singers-life-and-journey-9188865/#google_vignette|date=29 February 2024|work=Indian Express|access-date=10 March 2024|archive-date=15 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195859/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amar-singh-chamkila-song-ishq-mitaye-is-an-ode-to-the-late-singers-life-and-journey-9188865/#google_vignette|url-status=live}}</ref> The second song, "Naram Kaalja" was released on 14 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The second song of Amar Singh Chamkila, 'Naram Kaalja' released ft. Parineeti and Diljit|url=https://amp.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994688194/The-second-song-of-Amar-Singh-Chamkila-Naram-Kaalja-released|date=14 March 2024|work=Indian Express|access-date=20 March 2024|archive-date=15 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195851/https://amp.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994688194/The-second-song-of-Amar-Singh-Chamkila-Naram-Kaalja-released|url-status=live}}</ref> The soundtrack received positive reviews and response from the critics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khurana |first=Suanshu |title=Amar Singh Chamkila music review: An out-and-out an Irshad Kamil triumph, a brilliant expression of imagery |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amar-singh-chamkila-music-review-an-out-and-out-an-irshad-kamil-triumph-a-brilliant-expression-of-imagery-9254538/lite/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406073913/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amar-singh-chamkila-music-review-an-out-and-out-an-irshad-kamil-triumph-a-brilliant-expression-of-imagery-9254538/lite/ |archive-date=6 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Parasuraman |first=Prathyush |title=The Alluring Sufism of A.R. Rahman’s Chamkila Album |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/amp/story/features/bollywood-features/the-alluring-sufism-of-ar-rahman-chamkila-album-irshad-kamil-imtiaz-ali-netflix-rockstar-highway-tamasha-diljit-dosanjh |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406073913/https://www.filmcompanion.in/amp/story/features/bollywood-features/the-alluring-sufism-of-ar-rahman-chamkila-album-irshad-kamil-imtiaz-ali-netflix-rockstar-highway-tamasha-diljit-dosanjh |archive-date=6 April 2024 |access-date=5 April 2024 |website=Film Companion}}</ref> List sing by Actors == Release == The film's premiere was held in Mumbai on 8 April 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Dishya |date=9 April 2024 |title=Imtiaz Ali Gets a Standing Ovation at Amar Singh Chamkila Premiere; Fans Cheer For Diljit Dosanjh |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/imtiaz-ali-gets-a-standing-ovation-at-amar-singh-chamkila-premiere-fans-cheer-for-diljit-dosanjh-watch-8845068.html |work=[[News18]] |location=Mumbai |access-date=12 April 2024 |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195701/https://www.news18.com/movies/imtiaz-ali-gets-a-standing-ovation-at-amar-singh-chamkila-premiere-fans-cheer-for-diljit-dosanjh-watch-8845068.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was released on 12 April 2024 on [[Netflix]], coinciding with [[Baisakhi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti Chopra and Imtiaz Ali set to bring Amar Singh Chamkila on Netflix on April 12, see first poster|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/diljit-dosanjh-parineeti-chopra-imtiaz-ali-set-bring-amar-singh-chamkila-netflix-april-12-see-first-poster/|date=26 February 2024|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=26 February 2024|archive-date=26 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226055624/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/diljit-dosanjh-parineeti-chopra-imtiaz-ali-set-bring-amar-singh-chamkila-netflix-april-12-see-first-poster/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chamkila: Netflix announces release date of Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra's film; check details here |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/chamkila-netflix-announces-release-date-of-diljit-dosanjh-parineeti-chopra-film-101708926010216-amp.html |date=26 February 2024 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=26 February 2024 |archive-date=26 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226061404/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/chamkila-netflix-announces-release-date-of-diljit-dosanjh-parineeti-chopra-film-101708926010216-amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Reception== ===Critical response=== ''Amar Singh Chamkila'' received critical acclaim with critics praising Diljit and Parineeti's performance, film's soundtrack and Ali's direction.{{efn|name=acclaim|Attributed to multiple references:<ref>{{cite news|first=Renuka|last=Vyavahare|title=Amar Singh Chamkila Movie Review|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/amar-singh-chamkila/ottmoviereview/109238343.cms|work=[[Times of India]]|date=12 April 2024|access-date=12 April 2024|archive-date=15 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195905/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/amar-singh-chamkila/ottmoviereview/109238343.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=Bollywood Hungama News Network |title=Amar Singh Chamkila Movie Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/chamkila/critic-review/chamkila-movie-review/amar-singh-chamkila-tells-an-incredible-story-in-a-very-stylish-and-entertaining-manner/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=12 April 2024 |access-date=12 April 2024 |archive-date=12 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412174724/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/chamkila/critic-review/chamkila-movie-review/amar-singh-chamkila-tells-an-incredible-story-in-a-very-stylish-and-entertaining-manner/ |url-status=live }}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Amar Singh Chamkila Movie Review |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/amar-singh-chamkila-review-diljit-dosanjh-and-parineeti-chopras-musical-drama-is-fresh-and-quirky-1294754 |date=12 April 2024 |work=[[Pinkvilla]] |access-date=12 April 2024 |archive-date=12 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412080624/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/amar-singh-chamkila-review-diljit-dosanjh-and-parineeti-chopras-musical-drama-is-fresh-and-quirky-1294754 |url-status=live }}</ref>}} {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=89|count=18|average=7.4|consensus=|ref=yes |access-date=19 April 2024}} [[Sukanya Verma]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated 4/5 stars and observed "Diljit Dosanjh's switch in singing style as he smoothly assumes Amar Singh Chamkila's vocal persona highlights the brilliance of his artistry."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!|url=https://rediff.com/movies/review/amar-singh-chamkila-review/20240412.htm|date=12 April 2024|website=Rediff|access-date=15 April 2024|archive-date=15 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415194809/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/amar-singh-chamkila-review/20240412.htm|url-status=live}}{{rating|4|5}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and noted, "The film is mournful and festive, animated and pensive, consciously crafted and seemingly spontaneous."<ref>{{cite news|first=Saibal|last=Chatterjee|title=Amar Singh Chamkila Review: Diljit Dosanjh Is At His Very Best In Deftly Crafted Ode|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/amar-singh-chamkila-review-diljit-dosanjh-is-at-his-very-best-in-deftly-crafted-ode-3-5-stars-5425035|magazine=[[NDTV]]|date=12 April 2024|access-date=12 April 2024|archive-date=12 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412154101/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/amar-singh-chamkila-review-diljit-dosanjh-is-at-his-very-best-in-deftly-crafted-ode-3-5-stars-5425035|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "Diljit Dosanjh internalises Amar Singh Chamkila’s hard-scrabble life and pain, and distills it into his fine-grained performance, playing an artiste who lived and died by his beliefs."<ref>{{cite news|first=Shubhra|last=Gupta|title=Chamkila movie review: Diljit Dosanjh brings a shining sincerity to this moving portrait of an artiste who was both reviled, revered|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/amar-singh-chamkila-movie-review-diljit-dosanjh-imtiaz-ali-shining-sincerity-moving-portrait-of-artiste-9265835/|magazine=[[The Indian Express]]|date=12 April 2024|access-date=12 April 2024|archive-date=12 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412082114/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/amar-singh-chamkila-movie-review-diljit-dosanjh-imtiaz-ali-shining-sincerity-moving-portrait-of-artiste-9265835/|url-status=live}}</ref> Conversely, Nandini Ramnath of [[Scroll.in]] called it a "choppy narrative that tries a bit too hard to jazz up a simple storyline."<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |date=12 April 2024 |title=‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ review: An off-key biopic of the iconic Punjabi singer |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1066200/amar-singh-chamkila-review-an-off-key-biopic-of-the-iconic-punjabi-singer |work=[[Scroll.in]] |access-date=21 April 2024 |archive-date=12 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412092401/https://scroll.in/reel/1066200/amar-singh-chamkila-review-an-off-key-biopic-of-the-iconic-punjabi-singer |url-status=live }}</ref> == References == {{notelist}} {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb title}} * {{Netflix title}} {{Commons}} {{Imtiaz Ali (director)}} [[Category:2024 films]] [[Category:2020s Hindi-language films]] [[Category:2024 biographical drama films]] [[Category:2024 direct-to-video films]] [[Category:Biographical films about singers]] [[Category:Cultural depictions of musicians]] [[Category:Drama films based on actual events]] [[Category:Fiction about the insurgency in Punjab]] [[Category:Fictional portrayals of the Punjab Police (India)]] [[Category:Films about assassinations]] [[Category:Films directed by Imtiaz Ali]] [[Category:Films set in the 1970s]] [[Category:Films set in the 1980s]] [[Category:Films set in 1977]] [[Category:Films set in 1978]] [[Category:Films set in 1979]] 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