Secret Superstar(2017)
Secret Superstar is a 2017 Hindi musical drama film directed by Advait Chandan. It stars Zaira Wasim as Insia Malik, a teenage singer, with Aamir Khan, Meher Vij, and Raj Arjun in supporting roles. The story follows Insia, who lives under the control of her abusive father and secretly uploads singing videos online while wearing a burqa. A famous music producer discovers her talent and offers her a chance at stardom. The film explores themes of domestic violence, female empowerment, and the transformative power of the internet. It was praised for its emotional depth, strong performances, and social commentary. Secret Superstar was a major commercial success, grossing over ₹900 crore worldwide against a modest budget. It was released on 19 October 2017 and is available for streaming on Netflix.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 19 January 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 19 October 2017
- Director
- Advait Chandan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.9/10
Storyline
A 15-year-old girl named Insia Malik loves to sing but lives in fear of her violent father. She secretly uploads her songs online wearing a burqa and becomes a viral sensation. A famous music producer offers her a chance to record a song. She must find the courage to chase her dream without her father finding out.
“Her voice will set her free”
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Trivia
- The film's director Advait Chandan was previously an assistant director on Aamir Khan's 'Taare Zameen Par'.
- Aamir Khan took no payment for his role, instead taking a share of the film's profits.
- The YouTube channel 'Insia' created for the film gained over 100,000 real subscribers before release.
- The movie was shot in just 45 days, a relatively short schedule for a major Hindi film.
- It became a major box office success in China, earning more there than in India.
- Zaira Wasim, who played the lead, learned to play guitar for the role in a short time.
- The film's climax was reshot after test audiences found the original ending too sad.