Chamak (web series)

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Chamak
Chamak series poster.jpg
Genre Drama
Directed by Rohit Jugraj [1]
Starring
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
ProducersRohit Jugraj
Sumeet Dubey
Geetanjali Mehlwal
CinematographySandeep Yadav
EditorsMandar Khanvilkar
Satya Sharma
Rajesh Pandey
Original release
Network SonyLIV
Release7 December 2023 (2023-12-07)

Chamak (Translation: Glow) is an Indian musical thriller on SonyLIV, [2] starring Paramvir Singh Cheema, Isha Talwar, Akasa Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Gippy Grewal, Mukesh Chhabra, Kunwar Grewal, Prince Kanwaljit Singh and other artists from Hindi as well as Punjabi film industry. [3]

Contents

The series features 15 songs performed by 14 artists, including Gippy Grewal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mika Singh, Afsana Khan, Asees Kaur, and MC Square, among others. [4]

Directed & co created by Rohit Jugraj, Chamak is currently streaming on SonyLIV, with 6 episodes featuring songs from different genres of music like Punjabi folk, fusion, Desi Hip-Hop, Rap, etc. [5] [6]

Cast

Synopsis

In the series Chamak, a young rapper Kaala leaves Canada for Punjab and discovers that his late father was the legendary famous singer Tara Singh, who was murdered on stage. As Kaala navigates through the complex landscape of politics, honor killings, and corporate rivalry, he meets Jazz, an aspiring artist. An impromptu rap battle with MC Square elevates Kaala's popularity. However, his journey gets entangled in the web of Teeja Sur, once owned by his father but now in the hands of Pratap. Amidst three compelling theories—political conspiracies, honor killings, or a business takeover - Will he be able to uncover the truth?

Episodic synopsis

Episode 1: Mat Maari

After being released from a Canadian prison, Kaala flees to Punjab. There, he discovers about the legacy, stardom, and the onstage murder of his late father and iconic singer – Tara Singh. This sparks his quest to track down the culprits behind his parents’ killing.

Episode 2: Khairaat

In the pursuit to uncover the truth, Kaala and a young artist Jazz wander the villages of Punjab, posing as journalists investigating the murder of Tara Singh.

Episode 3: Edar Odar

Kaala meets his grandmother, who challenges him to emulate his father that will lead to the truth. This prompts him to audition at the leading studio - Teeja Sur.

Episode 4: Sunn Zindagi ka Sangeet

Kaala fearlessly meets a friend in Jagga and shares his story, which leads Jagga to introduce him to a music composer, Dimpy at a casino.

Episode 5: Kala Sha Kaala

Kaala confronts Jagga about his relation with Tara Singh, to which Jagga provokes him to rise to glory to seek his revenge.

Episode 6: Chal Uth Kaale

Kaala cleverly manipulates his mentor, Jugal Brar into performing at the Peer Ka Mela for which he dedicatedly practices. There, he boldly reveals his connection to Tara Singh in front of the live audience that sparks widespread outrage all over Punjab.

Reception

Chamak struck a chord with audiences due to its captivating storytelling, soulful music, stellar performances by the entire cast, and an impactful narrative. The series received appreciation not only from viewers but also earned 3.5 stars from The Times Of India, [7] praising it as an 'Engaging mystery thriller enriched by good music,' 4.5 stars from Punjab Kesari commending the lead 'Paramvir shining with a brilliant story & music,' [8] and Navodaya Times stating that 'Chamak promises a weekend of amazing fun from every angle.' [9]

Within a week of its release, Chamak achieved a rating of 9.4/10 on IMDb as of December 2023. [10] Its album launch was a successful event, featuring an electrifying performance by MC Square and other notable figures from the show like Manna Singh, Kuwar Grewal, Prince Kanwaljit Singh, Bir Singh, among others.

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References

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  5. ↑ "'Chamak' teaser: Series about son's quest to unravel mystery of his father's death". India Today . Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "Isha Talwar to star in Sony LIV's Chamak, a web series exploring Punjab's music industry : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama . 23 June 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Chamak Season 1 Review : An engaging mystery thriller enriched by good music and poignant performances". The Times of India . Retrieved 14 December 2023.
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  10. ↑ "Chamak (TV Series 2023– ) - Ratings - IMDb". IMDb . Retrieved 14 December 2023.
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