AFTER A gap of four years, director Karan Johar’s latest film, My Name Is Khan, attempts to make a social statement and is successful in his mission. This movie is a sincere cinematic attempt at erasing the supposed hatred and prejudices against followers of a particular religion post 9/11.
My Name Is Khan, as the name itself suggests, revolves around one man, Rizwan Khan (SRK), who is personally battling with a strange mental disorder but externally fighting against seeing whole of Muslim community with suspicion after 9/11. He is a man with a Mission, a missionary of Peace.
Director Karan Johar perseveres with emotional drama. The movie begins skilfully with airport security frisking Rizwan Khan and then shifts into flashback. Rizwan Khan moves to San Francisco and lives with his brother (Jimmy Shergill) and sister-in-law (Sonya Jehan). Rizwan, who has Asperger's syndrome, falls in love with Mandira (Kajol). Despite protests from his brother, they get married and start a small business together. They are happy until 9/11. The rest of the movie revolves around Rizwan and his mission.
This is a movie with a message that tells the world all about loving entire humanity. Shah Rukh Khan has donned the role of an autistic person with a challenge and he executes it brilliantly. He is charismatic, wonderful and a lovable personality. Undoubtedly he is the soul of the movie.
After Fanaa, this is a great performance from the supremely talented Kajol. The chemistry between SRK and Kajol is heart warming. They compliment each other very well and this film only proves it yet again.
The film has some capable supporting cast which leaves a solid impact. Zarina Wahab, Jimmy Shergill, Sonya jehan, Arjun Mathur and Arif Zakaria have done credit to their roles. Sugandha Garg is confident. Navneet Nishan & Vinay Pathak, both have supported well in their brief roles. Tanay Chheda (as young Rizwan) and Yuvaan Makaar (Kajol's son) are excellent.
