YOUR NIGHT OF JOY
Films: Golmaal Again, Secret Superstar.
The story of a young girl bent on becoming a musician despite her father’s misgivings. She creates a sensation on YouTube
reviews despite her father’s misgivings. She creates a sensation on YouTube and this motivates her to continue in her quest to become a superstar. Aamir is known for mentoring new directors and here gives an opportunity to his manager Advait Chauhan to hold the directorial reins. When deciding on an actor to play the pivotal role of a music composer who works with the young girl, Chauhan turned to Aamir, who initially didn’t think he was up to the demands of the character. But such is his professionalism that he screen tested for the role and not only convinced his director but his wife, Kiran Rao, who is also also the co-producer, that he was indeed perfect for the part. Playing the aspiring singer is Zaira Wasim, who starred opposite Aamir in his previous box office hit, Dangal. Wasim played the childhood character of Indian sportswoman Geeta Phogat. Dangal, which focused on two sisters who represented India in wrestling and their relationship with their father who trained them, has become the most successful film in Bollywood history. It has also performed exceptionally well in China, outperforming its run in India.
Aamir ties with another Khan, Salman, each having four films in the top 15 highest grossing films at the box office worldwide. The third Khan, Shah Rukh, notches up three films in this list. Aamir’s other films on the list include 3 Idiots (2009), Dhoom 3 (2013) and PK (2014). The adage that everything Aamir touches turns to gold is quite apt as he has a prolific career filled with box office and critical successes. Audiences are eagerly waiting to see what magic this superstar will be conjuring up at the box office with his Secret Superstar.