Secret Superstar :Aamir Khan, Zaira Wasim’s Diwali release is pretty much predictable
Insiya (Zaira Wasim) isn’t a bright student, struggles with her studies, her rage, domestic abuse, and an environment that may not let her take the leap of faith, ever.
The vulnerable teenager catches the attention of Shakti Kumaarr (Aamir Khan), a loud and two-time divorced Bollywood musician.
The film runs over 150 minutes, where in the family tries to support each other, the patriarchal father beats them, taunts them for being failures in life, and shows love only to the son.
The central idea of the film makes Insiya the underdog and the father as the villain. A well-meaning yet ambitious girl, a cruel father, a meek mother, and a loving younger brother is how we would sum up the film.
Loud background score, slow motion running and a climax that’s not hard to predict. Secret Superstar is mostly about the evolution of a ‘hero’.
Secret Superstar’s biggest asset is Aamir Khan. His comedy despite being slapstick in nature, is worth noticing. Zaira Wasim lives up to the expectations and the film has a message. In short, Secret Superstar has everything you ask for, but it isn’t exceptional storytelling.
Secret Superstar will still make you laugh and cry with ease. Show some appetite for drama and you have an entertainer at your service.
-PTC News
