My Name Is Khan

My Name Is Khan

2010 · 165 min · HI · PG-13 · 8.0 (1,457 votes)
Dir. Karan Johar · Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Arjan Aujla, Jimmy Shergill, Sonya Jehan, Zarina Wahab · Music Shankar Mahadevan

An ordinary man, an extraordinary journey... FOR LOVE.

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Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of Mumbai, has Asperger's syndrome. He marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX who treat him as a terrorist because of his condition and his race.

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This film offers a deeply empathetic and heartfelt journey, navigating themes of love, prejudice, and acceptance with a steady, emotional pace. It's a sweeping Bollywood melodrama, rich in emotional storytelling, that leaves you with a somber yet hopeful feeling, perfect for a comfort watch or a thought-provoking solo experience.

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