Secret Superstar Review

An ordinary, small budget movie, but associated with the biggest name in the industry- Aamir Khan. That is why a holiday release is must. And Diwali is the only festival of India, when people go to theaters with entire family. So, a film based on relationships between a girl and her dream, a girl and her mother & a girl and a boy in school, is a perfect choice for the family entertainer.

Insia is a muslim girl, living in Vadodara. She has supportive mother, adorable brother, strict as well as orthodox father, caring friend and talent in the name of Voice. She starts her You Tube channel and because of that she gets lot's of fans. Shakti Kumar is a music director, and he approaches her for his album. It is then father vs dream, and it's not that simple, too. Lot's of emotions are there in the story, which make it a worthy watch.

Zaira Waseem is superb. In the movie, she is playing guitar fabulously with perfect striking of strings. The best scene of her is when she explains to her mother to sign on divorce papers. In the role of her mother, Meher Vij does her job effortlessly. This pair of mother-daughter is so perfect that you will always remember these two person as per the relationship described here. Kabir Sajid is adorable small kid. Raj Arjun as her father is also delivering an effortless performance. The school friend, Tirth Sharma will make you say awww with his tricks and simplicity.

And the heart of SS, Mr. Aamir Khan, as Shankti Kumar, is hilarious! I was laughing too loud whenever he's there on screen. Comic timing of perfectionist is perfect! I was getting the feel of Andaz Apna Apna. Without him, this film could have become boring!

The major plus point is songs. Amit Trivedi has given solid bunch of tunes, while Kausar Munir has written wonderfully, as if they were written by Insia itself. Everysong has meaning and each song also pushes the story forward. Meghna Mishra is the secret superstar here. Her voice matches with Zaira perfectly! 'Meri Pyari Ammi' is very well. My favorite is 'Main Nachida Phiraa'. The scene is also absolutely fantastic. After watching the whole movie, if someone will ask about the movie, you would definitely tell them the scene of one day trip to Mumbai for recording the song! It was perfectly written, shot and performed.

Kudos to the makers! If Aamir was not associated with this one, this film also would face the problem to survive, as lot's of good movies had been rejected by audience. Many are saying on twitter that this is the best film, but I don't think so! It is a good one time watch film. Not the best film of the year!

Chase your dreams. Do what is right for you, for your loved-ones. Stay blessed! 3.5*/5.