My Name is Khan – A Preview

Whenever Karan Johar and Shahrukh Khan come together, Bollywood sees history being created, right in front of its eyes. Ever since from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai till Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, the duo has not yet failed to attract audience to the theatre.

My Name is Khan is fourth directorial venture of Karan Johar whose last movie Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna created a lot of debate and controversy in India because of its views on marriage and fidelity. 

My Name Is Khan will be releasing on 12th February 2010 and promises to be the Valentine’s Day present for all lovers. After all, the movie marks the comeback of legendary pair of Shahrukh and Kajol after 8 long years. Needless to say, the hype around this movie (even before a sneak peak) is humongous. The pair has starred together in all time hits like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and their chemistry is certifiably smoking.

The movie ran into some unwanted controversy three months ago, when its lead, Shahrukh Khan was detained at Newark Airport in New Jersey. It was later found out that he was detained because of his name which was according to airport officials “too common.” The incident created wide-spread anger in India and in Indian community around the world and the US Embassy had to come up with an apology on the incident. 

My Name is Khan is about a Muslim man named Rizwan Khan (played by Shahrukh Khan) who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome which is a type of autism. The movie is rumoured to be about the discrimination of Muslims in American and around the world after 9/11. Kajol plays a Hindu girl and single mother in the movie. Even though, there are rumors that the movie is about terrorism, director Johar has denied it being directly related to the subject.

According to Johar, My name is Khan is about human feelings and emotions. It’s about the journey of a man (Rizwan) who is suffering from both a crippling mental disorder and a cruel world which is becoming crueller by the day.

My Name is Khan will be the first Indian movie to be distributed by Hollywood giant 20th century Fox which bought the worldwide rights of the movie. The first trailer of the movie will be released along with James Cameron’s new movie Avatar, on December 18th.

The music of the movie has been created by Karan Johar’s favourite maestros Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy who have given the music of his every movie since Kal Ho Na Ho. It was shot extensively in American cities like New York and San Francisco.

Will the magic of Karan Johar, Shahrukh Khan and Kajol continue? We will have to wait till next year to know that. But one thing is for sure, My Name is Khan is sure to get a bumper opening week.