The initial reactions to Imtiaz Ali’s latest Netflix venture, ‘Chamkila,’ starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, are in, and it appears that the audience is thoroughly impressed by this musical biopic. With ‘Chamkila,’ director Imtiaz Ali transports us back into the life and era of the late legendary singer, Amar Singh Chamkila, often dubbed as the “Elvis Presley of Punjab.”
On a Monday evening, Netflix, in collaboration with MAMI, hosted a preview of ‘Chamkila,’ which saw the presence of numerous celebrities, including Mrunal Thakur, Avneet Kaur, Shweta Basu Prasad, Ishwak Singh, and Bhuvan Bam. Post-screening, Shweta and Ishwak shared their reviews, both echoing the sentiment that ‘Chamkila’ is a definite “must-watch.”
Shweta, sharing her thoughts with the MAMI team, expressed, “I’ll definitely recommend other people to watch the movie. It felt like attending a live concert. I now feel like I know Amar Singh Chamkila so much better. I believe people should watch it for Diljit, Imtiaz sir, and the music. It’s exceptionally well-crafted.”
Similarly, Ishwak remarked, “It deserves a spot on everyone’s must-watch list. It’s a truly special film—inspiring, moving, and deeply rooted. Plus, it carries Imtiaz Ali’s trademark zest and audacity.”
An X user praised the film, stating, “’Chamkila’ is an awesome cinematic experience. Imtiaz Ali’s direction is brilliant, coupled with great storytelling and mesmerizing music by @arrahman. @diljitdosanjh delivers an outstanding performance.”
