MOVIE PREVIEW: My Name Is Khan

Director: Karan Johar
Music: Shankar, Ehsaan & Loy
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol

MY NAME IS KHAN is an upcoming Bollywood film based upon a true story. Directed by Karan Johar, it is jointly made under Johar's Dharma Productions and Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment banner, which is produced by Kjo's mother Hiroo Yash Johar and SRK's wife Gauri Khan.

It has a screenplay by Shibani Bathija, and stars Shahrukh Khan & Kajol. Others include Jimmy Shergill & Parvin Dabbas. The musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composed the film's score.

The film is slated for 12th February 2010 release. 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).

Synopsis:

My Name Is Rizwan Khan

I might seem a little different to you. This is because I have Aspergers Syndrome. It is named after Dr. Hans Asperger who first noticed the traits in children. Having Aspergers does not mean I am stupid. I am very intelligent, but I don't understand people. I don't know why people say things they don't mean. For example, they say come to my house any time, and when I go to their house they say why have you come at this time? Sometimes people think I am rude. I don't mean to be rude. Being rude is not good. My mother said there are only good people and the bad people in the world and I am a good person...

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 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.