Bollywood Hit Beats ‘Star Wars’ at China's Box Office
- Aamir Khan racks up second China hit with ‘Secret Superstar’
- Second-biggest movie market evolving beyond blockbuster fare
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Bollywood is speaking to Chinese film-goers with a Hindi-language hit that’s outdrawing “Star Wars" in a market that Hollywood has staked out for making big-budget blockbusters pay.
“Secret Superstar,” the tale of a 14-year-old Muslim-Indian girl who strives to become a singer, has topped China’s box office since its local release on Jan. 19, surpassing sales for “Star Wars: Last Jedi,” according to ticketing-data provider Maoyan.