AP Dhillon: First of a Kind Review - He is undoubtedly a star, and so is his Prime Video docu-series

3.5/5

Story:

The Prime Video documentary delves into the professional and personal life of Amritpal Singh Dhillon, famously known as AP Dhillon. From the tale of his touchdown in Canada for the first time to performing in some of the most incredible concerts in India, Canada, and the US, the four-part documentary chronicles the journey of the Indian-Canadian singer and his team to success.

Review:

The docuseries titled AP Dhillon: First of a Kind begins by showcasing all the glory and glamour of the stage in a concert packed with thousands of fans. The show further takes us to the beginning of Amritpal's music career, which gives a background on how, with the support of his single father and family, he reaches Canada and comes across a few people hailing from Punjab, India, to form his own group and jump right into the music-making.

From the first frame until the end of the four-part series, it gives a genuine insight into the life of the singer and how he has carved out a niche. AP Dhillon: First of a Kind's take on showcasing the honest visuals from the life of the Punjabi singer can be called a key factor in making the docuseries appealing to the audience.

AP's original tracks and music, including Brown Munde and Excuses, can be heard in the background in most parts of the documentary, which is another reason that makes it an interesting watch. One of the episodes gives a tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala, which makes the show more connected to Indian viewers and especially the fans of the late Indian singer-rapper.

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After the professional part, the docuseries takes the audience on a peek into AP Dhillon's personal life, which sees not only him but his father and grandmother getting emotional as they reunite after four years in his hometown.

The Prime Video docuseries further takes the viewers to the most important part of AP Dhillon's life that sees him rise to fame on such heights that get him to do concerts in some of the greatest places on Earth, including Vancouver's Rogers Arena, Toronto, Chicago, and more.

The series doesn't only include Amritpal and his fellow musicians' personal interviews but also a few chats with his fans from around the world during his concerts. The craze and fandom among his fans give us a huge idea of what a self-made star's life looks like.

Director Jay Ahmed has kept the heart of the series just at the right place so that it doesn't bore you, while the course of the storytelling just makes you crave more.

Verdict:

The four-part series could have been made in eight parts and still have been a praiseworthy documentary, as the story of the Indian-Canadian singer is so inspiring. AP Dhillon is undoubtedly a star, and so is this Prime Video docu-series.