Secret Superstar movie review: Bollywood critics call Aamir Khan's movie 'OVER-DRAMATIC', but a good watch

Aamir Khan is back again with another wonderful story on the silver screen. Titled Secret Superstar, the film is set to hit the screens this Diwali and the interesting thing is Aamir is not the lead actor in the movie.

It is Dangal's child actress Zaira Wasim, who will play the main role in Secret Superstar. Directed by Advait Chandan, the movie will present Zaira as an aspiring singer, who faces resistance from her father in her pursuit. Aamir has an extended cameo in the movie.

He will play a music director who will guide Zaira towards her goal. The movie has been marketed as Aamir's film to help in box office collection. In fact, the advance booking results are also quite impressive.

Bollywood celebrities like Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rajkummar Rao and Fatima Sana Shaikh have also seen the movie at special screenings. They have posted their response on social media, and lauded the film.

The critics have also praised the storyline and performances. Zaira has already impressed everyone with her acting in Dangal. And now, she has once again won hearts as a teenage girl in Secret Superstar. Aamir has a funny character and will surely leave you in splits.

Bollywood critics have shared their reviews and most of them have praised Aamir in the movie.

Take a look at critics review here:

Stutee Ghosh of The Quint said: "Secret Superstar is sweet and sincere for most parts, except when debutante director Advait Chandan dwells on the same point for too long. Then it becomes stretched and melodramatic. The climax, sadly, is guilty of being repetitive and predictable and dampens the overall impact a little bit. Yet, Secret Superstar is hugely watchable for its emotional core and its touching performances."

Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV said: "It achieves that end not the least because of the magic that the perfectly cast Zaira Wasim and Meher Vij - the duo could pass off as daughter and mom in real life - rustle up. Zaira is an absolute treat - a bundle of miracles! As for the wonderful Meher Vij, one can only ask: where was she all these years? We hope to see more of her on the big screen. Secret Superstar is a winner notwithstanding the bumps along the way."

Smrity Sharma of India.com said: "The story, the characters, the performances, the narrative, the music... Secret Superstar brings together all the secret ingredients, in just the right amount, to create the perfect experience. What wins for the film is its simple story, that will strike a chord with most of us. It is the story of the millennial generation which has the will and wings to fly but often finds the wind beneath it missing."

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express said: "Fortunately for the film, and us, we are left with young Insiya and her shining face, a beacon of hope for herself and girls in her situation. I liked her enormously, and Wasim plays her with great brio, a mix of sparkle and tentativeness. I wish I liked the film as much."

Rohit Vats of Hindustan Times said: "Secret Superstar's biggest asset is Aamir Khan. His comedy, even if it mostly 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."

Mayur Sanap of Deccan Chronicle said: "Although a little over-dramatic towards the end, Secret Superstar effectively hits the right emotional chord. With Zaira Wasim's fine performance as the lead, this film has an immense repeat value."

Meena Iyer of Times of India said: "Nothing is new here. Whether it is batting for the girl child or freeing a battered housewife from the shackles of a loveless marriage, the material at hand has been touched on earlier. But what makes this movie stand out is the adventurous narrative that keeps you rooted and guessing."

Priyanka Chawla of DNA said: "Be prepared to cry a lot. Insiya Malik's journey and her ups and downs will make you emotional. If Taare Zameen Par song, 'Tujhe sab hai pata hai na ma' brings out the cry baby in you each time, then 'meri pyari ammi' number and the climax will make your sob and how. Her equation with her little brother Guddi is heartwarming and the school romance with Chintan will take you back to the classroom."

Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama said: "Aamir lets Zaira shine as he relegates himself to the background. Yet, only he could've essayed the character with such aplomb. Would like to make a note of three remarkable performances in Secret Superstar: Meher Vij [mother], Raj Arjun [father] and Tirth Sharma [class fellow]. Such fine actors all. Without doubt, one of the finest films of the year... Strongly recommended! One Word Review - OUTSTANDING."