My Name Is Khan

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7.9/10

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Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan in My Name Is Khan (2010)

Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of Mumbai, suffers from Asperger's syndrome, a form of high-functioning autism that complicates socialization. The adult Rizwan marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX who mistake his disability for suspicious behavior. Following his arrest, he meets Radha, a therapist who helps him deal with his situation and his affliction. Rizwan then begins a journey to meet US President Obama to clear his name.

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Rizwan Khan is a Muslim immigrant to the US with Asperger's syndrome. After his family falls apart in the aftermath of 9/11, he begins an epic quest across the country to speak to the Presid... Read allRizwan Khan is a Muslim immigrant to the US with Asperger's syndrome. After his family falls apart in the aftermath of 9/11, he begins an epic quest across the country to speak to the President of the United States and clear his name.Rizwan Khan is a Muslim immigrant to the US with Asperger's syndrome. After his family falls apart in the aftermath of 9/11, he begins an epic quest across the country to speak to the President of the United States and clear his name.

Director
- Karan Johar
Writers
- Shibani Bathija
- Niranjan Iyengar
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.9/10

119K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Karan Johar
Writers
- Shibani Bathija
- Niranjan Iyengar
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 25 wins & 36 nominations total

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Trivia
James Cameron praised Shah Rukh's performance and stated it as his favorite Bollywood film.

Goofs
Sameer is shown playing with a video game player, the Sony Playstation Portable or PSP (at around 29 mins) before the marriage and Sept 11, 2001. However, Sony released the PSP in Japan on December 12, 2004 and in North America on March 24, 2005.

Quotes
Razia Khan: Remember one thing, son. There are only two kinds of people in this world. Good people who do good deeds. And bad people who do bad. That's the only difference in human beings. There's no other difference. Understood? What did you understand? Tell me. Tell me
Rizwan Khan: Good people. Bad people. No other difference.

Alternate versions
The international director's cut (edited by Alan Edward Bell), which premiered at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles on April 24, 2010 and was released in the United States on May 7, deletes approximately 35 minutes of footage, including most of the Wilhelmina, Georgia subplot.

Connections
Featured in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Episode #18.4 (2010)

Soundtracks
Teri Kali Kali Ankhiyon Se Jind Meri Jage
Written by Niranjan Iyengar
Composed by Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa
Performed by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shankar Mahadevan and Richa Sharma
Courtesy of Sony Music India

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Featured review

9/10

Bollywood's version of America Post 9/11

As a middle school teacher, I think there aren't many better movies for showing how 9/11 effected our migrant community. The movie is a bit broad, and it is definitely not flag waving, but it tackles real issues, and is emotionally taxing. The lead actor is very, very popular in South Asia, Africa, and China. Many of my students whose parents are from other countries easily recognize the actor. My students are at a point where they are very concerned with others opinions, and are not sure of their place in the world. This film allows my students to empathize with other cultures. It makes my students whose parents are foreign feel less alone. If you are looking for a great American drama, this is not it. If you want a window in to how the rest of the world lives, views America, and how they sometimes feel left out, this is it. I have yet to have a parent, a student, or a fellow teacher watch it and say, "blah".