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My Name Is Khan(2010)

8.2/10
Hindi165 mins

My Name Is Khan (2010) is a 165-minute Hindi film directed by Karan Johar. Starring Ravi K. Chandran, Sonya Jehan and Ehsaan Noorani. With an audience rating of 8.2/10 and a super hit, 200+ crores verdict at the box office, My Name Is Khan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2010.

Director:Karan Johar
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 February 2010
Director
Karan Johar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 45m
GudVibe Rating
8.2/10

Storyline

A man with Asperger's syndrome from Mumbai marries a Hindu woman in the United States. After the 9/11 attacks, he is detained at an airport because officials mistake his behavior and religion for signs of terrorism.

A journey to prove his love isn't a threat.

Film Details

8.2Rating
165Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date12 February 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMy Name Is Khan · 我的名字叫罕 · 我叫可汗 · माइ नेम इज़ ख़ान · Mi nombre es Khan · Mening ismim Xon · Tên tôi là Khan · Мене звуть Хан · Benim Adım Khan · 我的名字叫可汗

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
loveidentityfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was partly inspired by a real-life incident where a man with Asperger's syndrome was detained at an airport.
  • Shah Rukh Khan did not use a body double for the scene where he is dragged through rain; he performed it himself.
  • Kajol agreed to the role without reading the script because she trusted the director and co-star.
  • The film's premiere was held in Abu Dhabi, making it one of the first Bollywood films to have a Middle East premiere.
  • It was the first Hindi film to openly address Asperger's syndrome and its portrayal was reviewed by medical experts.
  • The movie was shot in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Mumbai to show different cultural settings.
  • My Name Is Khan was banned in some parts of India and Pakistan due to its sensitive themes about religion.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in My Name Is Khan

Frequently Asked Questions