Secret Superstar is a film about a mother/daughter relationship more than anything else. The way they interact together is fascinating. They have the same shadow lurking over them in the form of Farookh, but they can lean on each other when it really matters. The majority of the comedy comes from Shakti Kumar, a singer/producer who is also a judge on an Indian version of American Idol. He has a larger than life personality and loves himself. His life starts falling apart however and it's at this point he reaches out to the mystery singer on YouTube to work with him. This is how he eventually meets and works with Insia; and they begin to change each other's lives for the better. It was a brilliant supporting performance from Khan. The music itself is stunning. There's also a kind of love story involving a boy at Insia's school who follows her around like a love sick puppy. It's so sweet. The film also dealt with some difficult issues and didn't shy away with what they showed. Much of the movie takes place inside the family home which is supposed to be a safe place. Unfortunately this was not a safe house. It was a place where domestic abuse, in all its forms, took place on a regular basis. Farookh would beat his wife Najma; and would mentally abuse both her and Insia when they wouldn't do as they were told. Farookh was a horrible man and you couldn't help but feel the tension in the household whenever he was there. As well as the domestic abuse, the film also delves into other difficult territories. What's important to know is that as well as the feel good side of the film involving Insia's singing, there's also a darkness to her personal life that isn't easy to watch. Luckily for Insia and Najma they have each other. Zaira Wasim was incredible in the lead role. As well as her musical talents, her acting was also fantastic. Meher Vij also deserves so much credit for her performance. She had to play the subservient wife and mother who would do anything to give her children what they desired.

Overall, I think the message to take away from this movie is that you should never let anyone keep you down. If you have a dream you should go for it because, if you try, sometimes dreams do come true.