My Name Is Khan(2010)
My Name Is Khan is a 2010 Hindi drama film directed by Karan Johar. It stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in lead roles. The film follows Rizwan Khan, an autistic Muslim man living in San Francisco. After his stepson is killed in an Islamophobic attack following the September 11 attacks, his wife Mandira tells him to leave. She says he can only return after telling the President of the United States that he is not a terrorist. Rizwan embarks on a cross-country journey to meet the President. The film was praised for its performances, direction, and social message. It grossed over ₹223 crore worldwide and won several awards. It was released in theaters on 12 February 2010.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 February 2010
- Director
- Karan Johar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 8.2/10
Storyline
Rizwan Khan, a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome, loses his stepson to a hate crime after 9/11. His heartbroken wife tells him to prove his innocence to the President. Rizwan takes her literally and sets off on a road trip across America. He faces prejudice, danger, and disbelief at every turn. But his pure heart and determination may just change everything.
“My name is Khan. I am not a terrorist.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for My Name Is Khan
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Kajol (10 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Karan Johar (5 films together), Kajol & Karan Johar (5 films together), Kajol & Ravi K. Chandran (3 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Ravi K. Chandran (2 films together), and Shahrukh Khan & Ehsaan Noorani (2 films together).
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.