MY NAME IS KHAN (Hindi)

cast: Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Jimmy Shergil, Zarina Wahab

Directed by Karan Johar

Distributed by FOX SEARCHLIGHT

music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy

release date: FEB 12 ,2010

Rizvan Khan, a Muslim man from India, moves to San Francisco and lives with his brother and sister-in-law. Rizvan, who has Aspergers, falls in love with Mandira. Despite protests from his family they get married and start a small business together. They are happy until September 11, 2001 when attitudes towards Muslims undergo a sea-change. When tragedy strikes, Mandira is devastated and they split. Rizvan is confused and very upset that the love of his life has left him. To win her back, he embarks on a touching and inspiring journey across America.

'My Name is Khan' is the triumphant story of an unconventional hero overcoming obstacles to regain the love of his life.

MY NAME IS KHAN, the latest offering from director Karan Johar, kicks off on the right note indeed with the security check sequence showing us what makes air travel disturbing and nightmarish to many post 9/11. But it also gives us the first insight into Rizwan (Shahrukh), the man who is on a mission to personally deliver a message to the President of the USA.

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THE PANEL ROOM evaluation 3.75

Looks like SRK's performance not only wins the hearts of the nation, but also has the critics eating out of his hands. They just cannot seem to stop going ga-ga over this one.

It not only entertains, but also mesmerises, enthrals and captivates the viewer in those 2.40 hours.  Taran Adarsh  4.5

Karan Johar comes of age. He tells a complex story with sparkling simplicity, without forgetting that cinema is primarily meant to entertain. Nikhat Kazmi 5

Aided by solid camerawork, tight editing and a layered story, Johar crafts an engaging, stirring saga that is earnest and noble.  Rajeev Masand 3.5

The film itself is too uneven to give us the emotional high we were waiting for. Anupama Chopra 3

is a grandiose Johar project, with the added mix of the two recently discovered ingredients in Bollywood, a handicapped star and post 9/11 terrorism Minty Tejpal    3

Shah Rukh Khan makes up for every minor inconsistency in the film. My Name is Khan is worth a watch on his name alone. Gaurav Malani  3.5

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