In last year's "Dangal", Zaira played the role of a young Geeta Phogat and earned a National Award for her performance.
The 16-year-old, however, says acting was something she never aimed for.
"I was never so inclined to this profession. It isn't like I wanted to be an actress. I am still the kind of a person who doesn't watch films.
"I cannot sit through a whole film. The last film I saw was 'Dangal'. In fact, I've not seen much AK (Aamir Khan) film's. I don't think I've seen any of it," Zaira told PTI.
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"The equation has changed and obviously grown. Even before 'Dangal' I was very close to him, all the girls were, now he has become (like a) family," she said about the 52-year-old actor.
"He is intimidating as a person. But it wasn't that I would die to work with him because I never wanted to be an actress. I never had something to be driven to (referring to acting as a profession). I am still exploring myself," she added.
Zaira said post her successful debut things have not changed much for her and she still lives a normal life.
"Not much has changed but there's so much love. Every time I am out, people come and click pictures, they talk to me, they want to know what's going on (referring to her upcoming projects), but apart from that life is the same."
Zaira said she is aware that she can't afford to take the success to her head.
Written and directed by Advait Chandan, "Secret Superstar" chronicles the story of a teenage girl who aspires to be a singer. The film is scheduled to release on October 19.