Featuring the Dangal fame Zaira Wasim with Aamir Khan, Secret Superstar is the highest grossing Bollywood film of 2017 and the second highest Bollywood grosser worldwide. It narrates the story of a young girl who dreams to be a singer but faces several restrictions from her conservative and abusive father until she meets a musician who can make her dreams come true. The film starring Zaira Wasim, Aamir Khan, Meher Vij and Raj Arjun in lead roles, is written and directed by Advait Chandan and produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao. After breaking several records globally, the film is all set for its premiere on Sunday, 15th April at 12 noon on &pictures.This coming of age drama that inspires women to pursue their dreams boasts of nuanced performances ranging from an emotionally charged aspiring teenage singer - Insiya (Zaira Wasim), a regressive, cold abusing father - Farookh Malik (Raj Arjun), a submissive yet supportive mother- Najma (Meher Vij), an obnoxious music director - Shakti Kumaarr (Aamir Khan), a little brother and a cute friend that make this a complete family entertainer. The performances have been nominated and awarded across leading Hindi Cinema award shows in various categories including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor. Amit Trivedi's winsome music is another striking aspect of the film.
Secret Superstar tells the story of Insiya (Zaira Wasim) a fifteen-year-old Vadodara-based girl who has a great talent for singing and dreams of becoming a famous singer. Insiya’s father (Raj Arjun) is a typical patriarch who only loves his son and wants his daughter to be confined to the house but her mother (Meher Vij) is supportive. Insiya records a song while disguising herself in a niqab and uploads the video on YouTube under the name of 'Secret Superstar'. She becomes an overnight sensation and grabs the attention of Shakti Kumaarr (Aamir Khan), who is a talented but is an obnoxious music director who was once a successful singer. The film showcases her journey of fulfilling her dream by overcoming various emotional hurdles with grit, determination, willpower and the help of her mentor and guide Shakti Kumaarr.
~ Watch the &pictures Premiere of ‘Secret Superstar’ on Sunday, 15th April at 12 noon ~