Wednesday, February 11, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

'Secret Superstar' Mints $2.8 M In Overseas Markets

IANS, 24 Oct, 2017 12:48 PM
    Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim starrer "Secret Superstar" has minted over $2 million from the overseas market since its release.
     
    Distributed internationally by Zee Studios International, the film collected $2.8 million on its release weekend across markets like the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UAE/GCC and Pakistan, read a statement on behalf of Zee Studios International.
     
    "Secret Superstar" released in India on Diwali on October 19. 
     
    Released in over 160 screens in Turkey, the film has managed to be ranked amongst the top four films this week in that market. The total weekend admissiond for Turkey were 45385.
     
    Vibha Chopra, Head - Zee Studios International (Film Marketing, Distribution, and Acquisition), said: "'Secret Superstar' is a film that is bound to connect with many hearts. Zaira has done a wonderful job holding this film together and doing well in markets that are considered unconventional.
     
    "It is amongst the top four in Turkey and amongst the top 10 in the UK, and we are going to continue putting all our strengths together to get more eyeballs to this film in the coming weeks. This is definitely a story that must be told."
     
    In "Secret Superstar", Zaira, who hails from Kashmir, plays a teenage girl named Insia who dreams of becoming a singer. The film is about how she fulfils her dreams by keeping her identity hidden.
     
    Zaira, who turned 17 on Monday, is overwhelmed with all the positive response coming her way for her second film. She made her debut with "Dangal". 
     
    "I am really glad and overwhelmed. I am feeling very lucky and blessed... I think I am receiving more messages now than I received after 'Dangal'. Everyone I know has appreciated the film

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    B-Town Wishes More Success To 'Unstoppable' Rajkummar On 33rd Birthday

    B-Town Wishes More Success To 'Unstoppable' Rajkummar On 33rd Birthday
    Unstoppable, unreal and finest are some of the words that Bollywood celebrities have used to describe actor Rajkummar Rao, who turned 33 on Thursday. They have wished him a year full of opportunities and appreciation.

    B-Town Wishes More Success To 'Unstoppable' Rajkummar On 33rd Birthday

    What Saif Ali Khan Said About Salman Khan Taking His Place In Race 3

    What Saif Ali Khan Said About Salman Khan Taking His Place In Race 3
    Saif Ali Khan, who has featured in two instalments of Bollywood franchise "Race", says who better than superstar Salman Khan to replace him in the third movie.

    What Saif Ali Khan Said About Salman Khan Taking His Place In Race 3

    Religion Divides, Faith Unites: Lucky Ali's Wife Kate Elizabeth Hallam AKA Aiesha Ali

    Religion Divides, Faith Unites: Lucky Ali's Wife Kate Elizabeth Hallam AKA Aiesha Ali
    Kate Elizabeth Hallam, who changed her name to Aiesha Ali after her wedding to singer Lucky Ali, doesn't believe in talking about religion as she feels it divides, but says faith unites.

    Religion Divides, Faith Unites: Lucky Ali's Wife Kate Elizabeth Hallam AKA Aiesha Ali

    FCAT Is A Magic Place, Says Saif Ali Khan

    FCAT Is A Magic Place, Says Saif Ali Khan
    Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, whose film "Kaalakaandi" was reportedly advised over 70 cuts by the censor board, says the film is in the process of going to the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), which he calls a "magic place".

    FCAT Is A Magic Place, Says Saif Ali Khan

    Meeting Amitabh Bachchan Was An Astounding Experience: Mithali Raj

    Meeting Amitabh Bachchan Was An Astounding Experience: Mithali Raj
    Mithali Raj, captain of the Indian women's cricket team, who will next be seen on "Kaun Banega Crorepati 9", says she was "awestruck" when she met megastar Amitabh Bachchan on the reality TV show.

    Meeting Amitabh Bachchan Was An Astounding Experience: Mithali Raj

    Upasna Singh Is 'Proud' To Leave Kapil Sharma's Show For Rival Krushna Abhishek

    Upasna Singh Is 'Proud' To Leave Kapil Sharma's Show For Rival Krushna Abhishek
    Upasna Singh has apparently abandoned Kapil Sharma's sinking ship and joined the crew of Krushna Abhishek's The Drama Company.

    Upasna Singh Is 'Proud' To Leave Kapil Sharma's Show For Rival Krushna Abhishek