Chamkila: The Best Biopic?
This past week was full of excitement, while we all were celebrating Eid, there was a certain section of people who were already excited for something. And this is the movie Chamkila. Amar Singh Chamkila premiered on Netflix this past week and since then it has created quite a storm on social media. From its marvellous direction to impeccable acting by the leading actors- Amar proves to be one of the best biopics ever created.
1. Imtiaz Ali Is Back!
One of the reasons this was one of the most awaited and anticipated films of the year was that it was directed by Imtiaz Ali. Imtiaz Ali as we all know is a big household name when it comes to filmmaking. A filmmaker with many films under his belt including Jab We Met, Rockstar, Tamasha and many more, he is someone who has proved his mettle.
Though his last films were not much of a success this was something that put the expectations of his and down. But after some years, he announced that he’ll be directing a film that is based on Amar Singh Chamkila, a young artist who was brutally murdered along with his wife. His directorial comeback with Chamkila created a stir among his fans as many were excited about this next project.
Chamkila and Imtiaz Ali comeback
As Chamkila was released last week, we saw that Imtiaz Ali did make a comeback and what a comeback this was! Chamkila is not just a movie but it’s a wonder in itself. The way Imtiaz Ali encapsulated the very essence of the late young singer, the storytelling, the animation- it was something that we expected only and only from a great director like Imtiaz Ali.
2. The Cast of Amar Singh Chamkila
Undoubtedly the cast of the film is something that will make you want to watch the film even more. Diljit Dosanjh is seen to be playing the role of Amar Singh Chamkila alongside, Parineeti Chopra who is playing the role of Amarjot. The cast couldn’t be more perfect than this.
Diljit Dosanjh was earlier questioned for playing the role of amorjot who many thought might be unfit for Diljit, but despite all the criticism, Diljit pulled off this role that no one could pull off. He embodied the character of amorjot like no one else. Hailing from Punjab, he knew Chamkila very well.
Parineeti Chopra on the other hand wowed everyone with her performance. Playing the role of Amarjot was a challenge in itself, and singing in Punjabi in the same tone and range is a herculean task in itself. But regardless of that, Parineeti managed to pull off it so seamlessly and effortlessly, making her perfect for the role.
3. AR Rehman’s Magic
One of the main reasons why many people were excited about Chamkila was also because of the famous Imtiaz Ali and AR Rehman collaboration.
For cinema lovers, they believe in the holy trinity of Imtiaz Ali, Mohit Chauhan and AR Rehman. This holy trinity was something that created masterpieces like Rockstar and Tamasha. AR Reman who hails from the south of India has proved his mettle in a Punjabi film. This not only proves that he is the best in the game but also that he is a genius.
Conclusion
Chamkila is a beautiful film for those who like to question the system. This artist Vs society war has always been there but is it necessary to kill someone only because you differ with their opinion? That’s a very important question that Chamkila tries to raise.
The history of chamkila is both very inspiring and moving as even after so many years we still see how many people especially artists killed for having an opinion that is different from the general population. Watch Chamkila and let us know what you think about it.