Chamkila: Brings the duality of the hypocritical society both loving and hating songs brimming with sexually explicit lines
Rating: 4/5 stars "Chamkila'' immerses viewers in the compelling real-life narrative of Amar Singh Chamkila, the legendary Punjabi vocalist who rose to fame as the pop sensation in the 80s. The film delves into the heartbreaking tragedy that befell Chamkila and his equally gifted wife, Amarjot, as they were ruthlessly gunned down by masked assailants in Mehaspur, Punjab, in 1988. Diljit Dosanjh brings to life the character of Amar Singh Chamkila, portraying the journey of an artist who remained true to his principles until the very end. Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra play the lead roles of Chamkila and Amarjot, through this movie the director Imtiaz Ali takes a deep dive into a tragedy seeped in moral policing, caste discrimination, societal bullying and prejudice. The screenplay's dynamic back-and-forth narrative grips the audience, offering a compelling experience and is filled with songs throughout. The film beautifully portrays the power and influence of art
