My Name Is Khan
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Originally posted by Ajen:
No matter what..
Shah Rukh Khan the best.
My Name Is Khan (Hindi: माई नेम इज़ खान) is an upcoming 2010 Bollywood film based upon a true story.[3] It is directed by Karan Johar, co-produced by Johar (Dharma Productions) and Shahrukh Khan, (Red Chillies Entertainment)[4] has a screenplay by Shibani Bathija, and stars Khan and Kajol. The musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composed the film's score.[5] Cinematography is by Ravi K. Chandran.[6]
The film is slated for a February 2010 release.[2] On August 7, 2009, Shahrukh Khan signed a deal for 1 billion INR with Fox Studios, who will market and distribute the film in India (FOXSTAR) and worldwide (Fox Searchlight).Plot
Rizwan Khan (Tanay Chheda) is a Muslim child with Asperger syndrome who grew up with his mother (Zarina Wahab) in the Borivali section of Mumbai.[8][9] As an adult (Shahrukh Khan), Rizwan falls in love with a Hindu single mother, Mandira (Kajol) who lives in San Francisco.[10]
While not focusing on the events of 9/11,[11] the storyline explores the period afterwards. At that time, authorities arrest and detain Rizwan, after interpreting the visible aspects of his condition as "suspicious" behavior. After his arrest, he meets Radha (Sheetal Menon), a therapist who helps him overcome the ordeal.[12][13] Rizwan then begins a journey to find and meet President Barack Obama (Christopher B. Duncan) in order to clear his name