It would be a fact beyond doubt that the country’s heartthrob, with some 12.9 million views as the biggest Hindi streaming film of 2024 according to a mid-year report, would be Amar Singh Chamkila. This film on the noted Punjab folk singer is not only a celebration of his music but also lays out all the complex pieces of his personal life. While the film, on the whole, has been lauded, the other half is the lead performances by Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra.

Diljit Dosanjh is charismatic as he essays the role of the troubled singer with destructive tendencies. His strong voice and vigour of performing in concerts have totally channelled the king.

Paired with his performance is the brilliant portrayal of Amarjot Kaur by Parineeti Chopra: always keeping up the strength, resilient, and full of unwavering love for her husband. Parineeti means business and even did a physical makeover for the same. The depth she portrays the character’s emotion at has connected with the audience very strongly.

Amar Singh Chamkila hasn’t just entertained but set ablaze mind-boggling conversations about life and times of a musical icon.