Superboys of Malegaon ending explained: Did Shafique die of cancer, and where Is Nasir today?
Superboys of Malegaon ending explained: Reema Kagti's Superboys of Malegaon had its OTT debut recently and it left people clapping and how. The movie is getting rave reviews so far and the cast is being praised too. If you have watched the movie, here's Superboys of Malegaon ending explained for you.
Superboys of Malegaon ending explained: Superboys of Malegaon, which is directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, and stars Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and Anuj Singh Duhan, is likely to go down as one of the greatest movies of 2025. Since its recent OTT release, the film has got a lot of love online, with viewers crying uncontrollably at its breathtaking beauty. It chronicles the lives of Nasir Shaikh and other amateur filmmakers in the little village of Malegaon and is based on a true story. If you have watched the film and want to dive into the ending, we have got you covered!
(Spoilers ahead, you know what to do)
Superboys of Malegaon ending explained
Just to give context, Nasir and his team¡¯s Malegaon version of Sholay worked really well and the video parlor earned much too and everyone felt that Nasir¡¯s behaviour has changed somehow and the bitterness between the pals increased. Fast forward to later is that Nasir¡¯s movies stopped working and he started working at a food place.
How did Nasir pay tribute to Shafique?
One fine day, Nasir realizes that it¡¯s finally time to fulfill Farogh¡¯s long-promised story and he decides Shafique should be the star. Shafique had expressed his hope of doing something meaningful in life before dying, and this felt like the perfect opportunity. The gang comes together to create a new film, casting Shafique as Superman but with a unique twist. In their story, Superman is a Martian sent to Earth by his father after their world is destroyed. Growing up as an orphan in poverty, he develops a tobacco addiction, symbolizing deeper struggles. In the film, tobacco is portrayed as a tyrannical king who wants everything under his control.
They complete the film, and it receives an outpouring of love from the audience. More importantly, it deeply moves everyone involved, especially Shafique, who finally feels that he has achieved something significant in his life.
A hilarious and heartfelt look at small-town filmmaking, Super Boys of Malegaon celebrates passion over perfection. Simple, charming, and packed with moments that will leave you smiling. A genuinely enjoyable watch ??? .#SuperboysofMalegaon pic.twitter.com/M8UsTSS3Vn
¡ª Anandajith (@anandajithsnair) April 19, 2025
Superboys of Malegaon is a film that everyone needs to watch.
¡ª ? (@chulbolpandey) March 17, 2025
It¡¯s a reminder that every dream¡ªno matter how big, small, or seemingly impossible¡ªdeserves respect.
A low budget doesn¡¯t mean low value.
A small town doesn¡¯t mean small ambitions. pic.twitter.com/ntfCkSZrSK
What a powerful line.
¡ª Shilpak. (@ugach_kahitarii) February 12, 2025
Vineet Kumar Singh ?
Movie still: Superboys of Malegaon (2025, dir: Reema Kagti) pic.twitter.com/KNpW1yRaZT
Superboys of Malegaon - ek aisi film jo dil chhoo jaaye.
¡ª Ayushmann Awasthi (@Iamayushmann) April 22, 2025
Na koi pretence, na overdrama.
Bas asli logon ki asli kahani, hassi ke saath aansuon wali bhi.
Ye scene dekh kar aankhon mein paani aa gaya...
Kya film banayi hai! ??#SuperboysOfMalegaon #AmazonPrime #MustWatch #ReemaKagti pic.twitter.com/HMATgH6Q9f
Where are the real people Superboys of Malegaon is based on?
At the end of the film, makers tell us about the real people who inspired the movie and where they are now.
- Shafique Shaikh died of lung cancer in 2011 at the age of 30.
- Farogh Jaferi passed away in 2020 at the age of 45.
- Irfan Ilyas runs a business and acts in films made in Malegaon.
- Aleem Tahir is an author and teaches Urdu in Mumbai.
- Akram Khan turned a producer in Malegaon and also makes movies for his YouTube channel.
- Nasir got married to Shabeena and has three kids with her.
Superboys of Malegaon review
The first thing to say about Superboys of Malegaon is that it¡¯s a beautifully crafted film. It is emotionally charged yet incredibly uplifting, teaching you something new with every scene. The movie keeps you inspired and never feels like a drag. It offers a rich mix of emotions from light-hearted fun to moments of heartbreak, from the joy of creativity to the pain of dealing with health issues. There's so much packed into the story that you stay fully engaged from start to finish.
@kagtireema Superboys of Malegaon is wonderfully made. Loved the aeroplane reference, first mentioned by Shafique during the shoot, then reintroduced by the waterfall after the bad news. A beautifully composed low shot, perfectly placed. pic.twitter.com/PPDpQUAaWa
¡ª Iraa Paul (@paul_iraa) April 27, 2025
The direction, too, is particularly nuanced. One standout example is the aeroplane reference, first mentioned by Shafique during a shoot, and later poignantly reintroduced near the waterfall after we get to know that his tumor has come back. It's a beautifully composed low-angle shot, placed with perfect timing, and it captures the film¡¯s layered storytelling so well.
You can stream Superboys of Malegaon on Prime Video. And oh, they¡¯re right, ¡°writer baap hota hai.¡±
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