Aaja Mexico Challiye
| Aaja Mexico Challiye | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Rakesh Dhawan |
| Written by | Rakesh Dhawan |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Navneet Misser |
| Edited by | Manish More |
| Music by | Bhai Manna Singh, Gurmeet Singh and Avvy Sra |
Production companies | Ammy Virk Productions Thind Motion Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Punjabi |
Aaja Mexico Challiye (transl. Come, let's go to Mexico) is a 2022 Indian Punjabi-language thriller drama film[1] directed by Rakesh Dhawan starring Ammy Virk, Nasir Chinyoti and Yasaman Mohsani.[2]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs an improved plot summary. (September 2022) |
The story of this film revolves around Ammy Virk's character Pamma and his "donkey flight" voyage to enter the United States by crossing the jungles of Mexico unbeknownst to the risks of the journey.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Ammy Virk as Parminder "Pamma" Singh
- Nasir Chinyoti as Waqaar
- Zafri Khan as Guddu
- Sukhwinder Chahal as Pamma's father
- Honey Mattu as Jerry
- Mintu Kappa as Makkhan
- Yasaman Mohsani as Yaza
- Baljinder Kaur as Pamma's mother
- Aman Kaur Deer as Satwant, Pamma's sister
Soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Safran Te" | Bir Singh | Bhai Manna Singh | Bir Singh | 2:12 |
| 2. | "Ser Nai Palosda" | Harmanjeet | Gurmeet Singh | Ammy Virk | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Bhali Kare Kartar" | Bir Singh | Bhai Manna Singh | Ammy Virk & Bir Singh | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Amreeka Wale" | Happy Raikoti | Avvy Sra | Happy Raikoti | 2:10 |
| Total length: | 10:49 | ||||
Release and reception
[edit]The film premiered in Dubai on 24 February 2022.[4]
Neha Vashisht of The Times of India gave the film a rating of four out of five stars wrote that "A big shout out to the writer and director of the movie Rakesh Dhawan, who has come up with such a brave concept. He has also done the dialogues and the screenplay of the movie, which has kept the whole plot together. The jokes and punches in the movie are simply effortless and will make you laugh instantly. At the same time, when it comes to the portrayal of heavy emotions, the movie has the power to leave you with teary eyes".[5] Sukhpreeth Kahlon of Cinestaan opined that "The performances are adequate and the cinematography captures the vastness of the landscape and the ordeal of the migrants. However, in its zeal to depict hardships, the film becomes a protracted drama, especially in the second half".[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Aaja Mexico Challiye'". The Times of India. 28 February 2022. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "Ammy Virk-starrer 'Aaja Mexico Challiye' trailer is being lauded". Tribuneindia News Service. Archived from the original on 11 September 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
- ^ "Ammy Virk tells us why Punjabi film 'Aaja Mexico Challiye' is a sure-fire ticket to success". Gulf News. 25 February 2022. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Ammy Virk's 'Aaja Mexico Challiye' to release on February 25". The Times of India. 1 February 2022. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
- ^ Vashisht, Neha (25 February 2022). "Aaaja Mexico Challiye Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
- ^ Sukhpreet Kahlon (25 February 2022). "Aaja Mexico Challiye review: Gritty, heart-wrenching cautionary tale about the graveyard of dreams". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.