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Parineeti Chopra has regrets iver passing on Animal? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

It is common knowledge that Parineeti Chopra was the first choice for the role of Geetanjali in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal opposite Ranbir Kapoor. However, the actress walked out of the film, and the role eventually went to Rashmika Mandanna.

After the film’s record-breaking success, the audiences wondered if Parineeti regretted not being a part of Animal. The actress has now opened up about her decision, revealing that she does not feel bad about quitting Animal as she chose to be a part of Amar Singh Chamkila.

Parineeti Chopra Says She Does Not Regret Quitting Animal

Parineeti Chopra recently appeared on India TV’s Aap ki Adalat, where she was asked if she feels bad about missing out on Animal, which grossed over Rs. 900 crores at the worldwide box office. Parineeti revealed that she does not regret...

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar Ott Verdict: Enters Top 5 Hindi Originals’ Debut (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Netflix, this week, delivered a good suspense thriller to enjoy with Neeraj Pandey’s Sikandar Ka Muqaddar starring Avinash Tiwary, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Tamannaah Bhatia. The film got a good response and was an intriguing thriller to watch. As a result, it has secured itself a good spot in the top 10 charts on Netflix!

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar Ott Verdict

As per Netflix’s data from November 25 to December 1, the heist thriller drama that arrived on November 29, 2024, garnered a viewership of 3.2 million against 7.6 million viewing hours. It occupied the fourth spot in Netflix’s global trending list this week.

Matches Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan Debut

When compared with Hindi films that arrived on Netflix this year, Neeraj Pandey’s film matches Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan, which also garnered 3.2 million views on Netflix in its debut week. However, it...

One of the highlights of each month is seeing which films and television series enter and exit Netflix. The streaming giant constantly churns out originals, as well as obtaining well-loved pieces from other distributors. One of the newest releases from Netflix, ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ is an innovative biopic that utilizes the music of the film to drive the already inspiring story of Chamkila. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to better our world – The Hollywood Insider fully focuses on substance and meaningful entertainment, against gossip and scandal, by combining entertainment, education, and philanthropy. Who Is Chamkila? ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ tells the story of the famed Indian singer of the same name. The story is told through different timelines,...

Amar Singh Chamkila has been one of the biggest influences on many Punjabi music artists for many years. His songs and lyrics have lived as a part of his legacy ever since he was killed in 1988. Lately, there has been a lot of interest generated about him and the body of work he did with his wife. Sony Liv’s Chamak also tried their hands at this subject matter briefly, but it took a different route. This Imtiaz Ali film is different, and it delves into several factors that made Chamkila a renowned yet controversial artist.

Spoilers Ahead

How Did Chamkila And Amarjot Die?

Amar Singh Chamkila begins with a small gathering happening in the year 1988 in the town of Mehsampur near Jalandhar. Everyone was waiting for Chamkila and his wife, Amarjot, to arrive for their performance. They had become a sensation by that time in the state of Punjab.

Punjab has suddenly become a point of interest for Hindi cinema. For the past few years, many interesting stories have come out of quaint towns in the state, which was previously projected as a place known for merriment, alcohol, and Canada. Starting from Udta Punjab, which incidentally also starred the amazing Diljith Dosanjh, Imtiaz Ali, the director of Amar Singh Chamkila, has also briefly explored Punjab through his classic hit Jab We Met.

Kohrra, Tabbar, Pataallok, and the latest SonyLIV show Chamak extensively covered Punjab meticulously and gave us a different picture of the state. This Punjab is not surrounded by ‘sarson ke kheth’ and people are not always in the mood to sing and dance. Amar Singh Chamkila, the Netflix original, is based on the famous Punjabi singer of the same name, whose life was tragically cut short.

The movie begins with Amar Singh Chamkila and his wife, Amarjot Kaur,...

Amar Singh Chamkila Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti Chopra

Director: Imtiaz Ali

Amar Singh Chamkila Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

What’s Good: The storytelling, music and performances

What’s Bad: It is not releasing in theatres

Loo Break: Depends on whenever you pause, but don’t.

Watch or Not?: Yes

Language: Hindi & Punjabi

Available On: Netflix

Runtime: 162 Minutes

User Rating:

In the 1980s, Amar Singh Chamkila and his wife Amarjot became two of India’s most beloved singers. With each successive album, the duo’s songs with daring lyrics grew increasingly popular. But one fateful day, as they made their way to an Akhada in Mehsampur, Punjab, to perform, the two were shot and killed. We find out about Amar Singh Chamkila, his rise to fame, and the numerous people who wanted to have him killed in the film by Imtiaz Ali.

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What To Watch This Weekend: From Bade Miyan Chote Miyan To Amar Singh Chamkila & More (Photo Credit – IMDb)

What to Watch This Weekend: Another week is coming to an end! After studying or working, everyone wants to chill and enjoy some exciting content on weekends. This week, the theatres have two big Bollywood releases – Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan to entertain you all. But the Ott space is also filled with interesting titles like Amar Singh Chamkila. There are releases happening in other languages, too.

If you are wondering what to watch this weekend in April week 2, we have mentioned some movies and shows that will keep you engrossed.

What to Watch This Weekend In Theatres Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff’s action thriller, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, is now out in cinemas. Bmcm also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manushi Chhillar, and Alaya F.

Maidaan...

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Abhishek Bachchan & Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya Bachchan’s Combined Net Worths Compared (Picture Credit: Instagram)

It has been weeks, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan refuse to stop grabbing headlines. There are strong rumors that suggest that the couple has separated, but despite all the reports, they were spotted cheering for their daughter Aradhya Bachchan’s annual school day. The couple has been going strong for years, and do you know that they own a combined net worth of around 1108 crore?

There have been rumors that Aish is not on good terms with her in-laws. However, time and again, the Bachchans have come across as the most respected, united, and powerful families of Bollywood.

In fact, while their combined net worth is something to boast of, the two Bachchan couples, Abhi-Aish and Amitabh-Jaya, own a fortune together. Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan are probably one of the richest couples in B-town.