3 out of 5 stars
Box Office: TBA
SECRET SUPERSTAR narrates the story of an aspiring singer who faces roadblocks in fulfilling her dream. Insia [Zaira Wasim] is a school-going girl based in Vadodara. She has a lovely voice and dreams of being a top singer. Her mother Najma [Meher Vij] supports Insia’s dream, but her father Farookh [Raj Arjun] is thoroughly against the idea due to his conservative mindset. He tries everything – from force to destroying Insia’s guitar – to stop her from fulfilling her dreams. She, however, remains adamant.
Insia takes to the internet and posts videos of her singing. Wearing a burkha, she makes sure only her eyes are visible in order to keep her identity concealed. She’s taken by surprise when her videos go viral. Enter Shakti Kumar [Aamir Khan], a brash, lecherous but successful music composer. Insia gets a chance to meet Shakti. What happens next forms the rest of the story.
Reviews:
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Positive Reviews
4.0
“SECRET SUPERSTAR is a complete package: refreshing plot, water-tight screenplay, exceptional performances and soulful soundtrack. Strongly recommended!”
– Bollywood Hungama
4.0
“If you world revolves around your mother, you’re going to root for this film. Go for it girls.”
– Timesofindia
4.0
“Emotionally engaging, entertaining”
– Sify
4.0
“SECRET SUPERSTAR is a sweet little song of dream, hope, love and humanity.”
– Glamsham
4.0
“Inspires You To Be Fearless In Pursuit Of Your Dreams!”
– Filmibeat
4.0
“Watch the film to start believing in your dreams and to know how much your mother loves you.”
– Koimoi
4.0
” It’s a perfect family film. Emotional, dramatic and a fulfilling movie experience.”
– Filmfare
4.0
” It’s A Fantastical, Inspirational Film”
– Mid-Day
3.5
“Secret Superstar belongs to its incredible cast that glosses over many of the film’s minor lapses. “
– Rajeev Masand
3.5
“Aamir Khan has a blast in this sweet and simple film about a young girl who dares to dream”
– NDTV
3.5
“Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!”
– Rediff
3.5
“Emotionally engaging tale of Insiya, a girl who dared to dream”
– Indiatvnews
3.5
“Secret Superstar should make your Diwali weekend…”
– Movietalkies
3.5
“Heartbreaking And Heartwarming In Equal Measure”
– News18
3.5
“Simple, sentimental and inspiring. Go watch the film with your mom.”
– DNA India
3.5
“A heartfelt drama powered by Zaira Wasim’s fine act”
– Deccanchronicle
3.5
“Zaira Wasim and Aamir Khan’s Diwali release is a winner”
– Indiatoday: Samrudhi Ghosh
3.0
“Aamir Khan, Zaira Wasim’s Diwali release is high on emotions”
– Hindustantimes
Average Reviews
2.5
“How a little girl with big dreams becomes a burka-wearing YouTube sensation is the story of the film. But the cliches drown what could be fun and frothy into sentimental molasses.”
– Nowrunning
2.5
“Zaira Wasim and singer Meghna Mishra are the stars of this mother-daughter drama”
– Indiatoday: Suhani Singh
2.5
” The Zaira Wasim and Aamir Khan starrer stops short of being superlative”
– Indianexpress
Negative Reviews
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