Arjun Kapoor Reviews Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila: 'A Film That Stays With You For Long'

Ever since its release on Netflix, Amar Singh Chamkila has been garnering widespread acclaim. Directed by Imtiaz Ali and starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, the film offers a deep dive into the life of the iconic Punjabi musician, who met a tragic end at the age of 27. Viewers and critics alike have lauded the biographical drama for its compelling storytelling, while industry insiders have also been heaping praise on the film. Arjun Kapoor, among others, has commended the plot and the stellar cast, adding to the chorus of appreciation for this exemplary work.

Arjun Kapoor, in his Instagram Stories, appreciated Amar Singh Chamkila’s crew. He particularly highlighted filmmaker Imtiaz Ali for his exceptional storytelling skills. Arjun also commended the outstanding performances of Parineeti Chopra and Diljit Dosanjh. “A film that stays with u long after u watch it. Imtiaz Ali happy to see a film that allows the world to see ur vulnerability as a maker. Diljit Dosanjh paaji dil ko chuu gaye aap. Your earnest & honestly made Chamkila come alive for those 2 hours on the screen. Parineeti Chopra (heart and hug emoji) so happy for u. AR Rahman sirs soundtrack. Irshad Kamil ki writing mixed with Imtiaz sir and Chamkilas flavour make this film and its soundtrack the best in a long time. Do urself a favour, watch the film!” he mentioned.

The film Amar Singh Chamkila was released on Netflix on April 12. While Diljit Dosanjh plays the legendary singer, Parineeti Chopra stars in the film as Amar Singh Chamkila’s wife. This was the first time Parineeti Chopra and Diljit Dosanjh collaborated on screen.

Meanwhile, Arjun Kapoor’s popular film 2 States completed 10 years since its release and the actor shared a post commemorating the day. He wrote, “10 years, countless emotions.” The post had some of the stills from the film as well as a compilation of clips with his co-star Alia Bhatt. The film was released in 2014 and also starred Ronit Roy and Amrita Singh.

Arjun is preparing to play a crucial role in the forthcoming multi-starrer flick Singham Again. The actor was last seen in Kuttey, directed by Aasman Bharadwaj and starred Tabu, Naseerudin Shah and Radhika Madan in vital roles.