My Name Is Khan - Movie Review
This thread is for all the avid lovers of SHAHRUKH and KAJOL who loves to see them pairing again..I couldn't find the suitable topic to post..so posting it on QATAR LIVING LOUNGE..
WHAT IT'S ABOUT: When the maestro of romance teams up with celluloid's most adored pair, you know there's magic waiting to happen. Get set for the year's best offering so far. My Name Is Khan has all the gloss you expect from a KJo film -- only this time, it comes along with a new sensibility and a bolder theme. The film is about Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) who suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, a birth disorder. Rizwan has problems in his social interactions. After his mother's (Zarina Wahab) death, his US-based younger brother (Jimmy Shergill) takes him to San Francisco where Rizwan starts working as a salesman. On one of his calls, he encounters Mandira (Kajol) and his life changes. Mandira is a single mother, falls in love with Rizwan in an improbable yet utterly romantic manner. They get married and, life seems till (9/11) changes it all. Rizwan and Mandira are torn apart after they face a monumental tragedy as victims of racism. To win Mandira back, Rizwan is faced with the most daunting task of all. And thus begins his journey -- across states, cultures, people, racial profiling and hatred. In his quest to rediscover his lost love, how Rizwan emerges as the most unlikely hero forms the crux of the film.
WHAT'S HOT: There's no one quite like Karan Johar when it comes to love stories and MNIK simply reinforces that. This is a difficult subject to handle -- it's multi-layered unlike his previous attempts. There's a hero with a handicap; the leading lady who is the mother of a school kid; there's a clash of cultures inspired by true events and there's some hard-hitting drama. It's commendable the way Karan interweaves all of this in his narrative, in a film which at the core is a love story with epical proportions. Even though MNIK is the director's shortest film in terms of length, it's the most comprehensive story he's ever told. The quintessential dazzle of a KJo film is all there -- from the zigzag streets of Frisco to the stark beauty of Arizona. The director scores full marks in the poignant portrayal of each of the relationships. The Rizwan-Mandira romance is captured beautifully. Rizwan's moments with her son are brilliant and the child's acceptance of the new man in his mother's life is subtle yet so effective. The second half of the film is the crowning glory -- the lead pair's parting forms the base leading to Rizwan's spectacular ride through the country and his ability to strike a chord with everyone he encounters. MNIK works because it's an uplifting tale of an underdog told in an entertaining manner. There's also that element of freshness in the film also his choice of actors -- Zarina Wahab, Jimmy Shergill, Soniya Jehan (simply superb) and Arif Zakaria. It's a delight to see Kajol back in action -- she brings Mandira alive first with her characteristic candour and then with her heartrending complexity of emotions. The distressing scene with her son is proof of why she's simply the best. But MNIK is, after all, the story of Rizwan and it is to Shah Rukh Khan's credit that Rizwan grows on you with every scene. What seems awkward initially eventually culminates into a character you warm upto want to take home -- you want to laugh at his innocent antics and cry when he's in pain. The SRK magic is at play in almost all the crucial moments -- when Mandira proposes to him; his touching camaraderie with the African-American family; the sequence in the Church where he speaks about his son; the one where he stands up to a fanatic; the scene -- MNIK is Shah Rukh
WHAT'S NOT: In a near-perfect film, the only over-the-top part is Rizwan's return to a flood-hit small town to save the African-American family. It's stands out because everything else is so understated. And then the part about the media brigade landing there followed by Rizwan's supporters is a bit unconvincing. Also, one of the highlights of all Karan Johar films has been the musical score. In MNIK, nothing impresses us much except for the Noor-E-Khuda track, which is haunting.
WHAT'S THAT: Rizwan never shakes hands with anyone -- he has a problem with that. Yet, when he meets the American President, he shakes hands not once but twice. Special treatment for special people?
WHAT TO DO: Brave the protests and head for the nearest cinema hall. MNIK is a must-watch. The Karan-Shah Rukh-Kajol combo strikes once more.
The Movies Took the Very Very good Start All over the World Specially in the UK & Australia, every One Cry After coming out from the Theater. Very Interesting Movies Specially for the Muslim People who are Living in Euro Country. Great work by SRK & Kajol. Very Nice Movies. I really Like this Movies. Totally Different from Other Movies. Try to Watch it.
guys, i haven't seen the movie yet..i just read its review and its making gud business worldwide..will catch the movie soon..
Rizk, i think i m much younger to u..so stop saying JI..lolzzz
Soniya Ji !!
Do u want me to get ready and go to Doha cinema for the movie and a nice supper for our dear Khatmals (Bugs) ? :(
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hows the movie MNK...???
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where the movie my name is khan showing in Doha? and the showtime too pls
SS s*x....
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/moviereview/5555396.cms
Its a five star rating by timesofindia...
http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/feb/11/review-my-name-is-khan.htm
4 1/2 rating by rediff...
lol Rizks ..
Qataria78 the movies gonna release tomorrow..
It will be showing in Doha Cinema, plz make sure u go and watch it especially in Doha Cinema....:)
when is the movie showing in QATAR and where
Hey soniya,how are you my dear???hmm lovely thread...i also like shahukh khan & kajol ...and i,m waiting for that movie :-)
wer is pajju....????
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HAHHAAAA..hheee heee..u guys never leave ne chance to pull pajju bro's leg..
jackmohanlal wat secret ?
u mean in the movie "My Name is Khan" SRK is having a role for just 15minutes ? :(
the main Hero is Pajju ? :(
sure flop then.....
check ur inbox jack
Ok Soniya reveal the secret ...
yes dear,SRK fans ko maro golli...i usually see movies after the hype has died down
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"We live life forward, but understand it backward"
Thoufy, i know everything about the movie..its not gonna to spoil my mood..don't worry..i m not a movie buff..
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just wait n watch thoufy..
:(... soniya i xpect somthing intresting.... anyway tnx this movie will not break amir khan's record
iIf lyf iz too tough to Stand.............Kneel down !!!
iIf lyf iz too tough to Stand.............Kneel down !!!
Icemaiden, SHAHRUKH's fan will kill me if i will reveal the real plot of the movie here..do u wanna me to PM u??
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i have a basic idea of the plot, what I wanna know is the secret of the movie...dont have the patience to wait
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"We live life forward, but understand it backward"
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lol rezy , u know well near fish market is all cleaners sitting :P
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hoping to know from Gulf time tomorrow...
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rezy friday i got overtime :P
why rezymalik ?
u gonna spread bugs all over the theatre before the audience enter ? :)
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what do u wanna know ICE?? i have posted preview above.do u wanna know the secret of the movie or rather say the basic story line??
Hey Soniya, tell me also. plan to watch the movie, but no hurry to do so
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"We live life forward, but understand it backward"
i noted down both of u..thanks.
ok boss this message for soniya :)
Pajju u knucle head Babboon !!
i m here in Qatar and not in Mumbai, so u better get me a ticket of tat movie and make sure its not for Doha Cinema or else i shall bite ur one EAr....:(
Shah Rukh Khan's 'My Name Is Khan' Advance Ticket Booking Closed In Mumbai
http://www.india-server.com/news/shah-rukh-khans-my-name-is-khan-advance-20861.html
wat rubbish SmokE !!
i bet 1 Thousand riyal tat his bum does not resemble like my head COZ i still have 4-5 hairs flying around my head not like SRK bum coz his bum will be like his chest... Clean and clear....:)
Lol smoke Rizks !
Figure !! huh...
Pajju i have a cat in my house, which has better figure then urs...:)
Rizks i'm sure his bum resembles your head...look in the mirror yaar! just in case you WERE curious :p
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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Unfortunately, I've never been given the opportunity to look in his underwear either :-(
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i really dont know Snessy, i did not peep inside his underwear and see how his bum looks like ? :(
snessy grrrrrrrrrr . :) nyway guys plz dunt get jealous " my height and figure " lol
LOL Rizks, but Shah Rukh Khan's bum isn't so bad either ;-)
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lol guys :)
ohhh lallaaa ,i can't stop laughing now..
Pajju ur face resemeble somewat of SRK's bum....:)
leave SRK aside,his eyes doesn't match with each other....
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Soniya, Pajju told me he is SRK, or at least a lookalike ;-)
maybe it's my leg that's been pulled ;-)
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snessy, u r pulling my bro's leg here...leave him alone yaar..
snessy sonam
sonam sorry am busy :)
snessy . ssshhhhhhhhhh its all secret :)
Pajju, I thought you were SRK?? You should know all about the film!
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Pajju lets go Bug cinema tomorrow for MNIK
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Waiting to for MNIK Hope so its grt movie...
lol nepali babu :P
Pajju fark of you mallu. lol
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soniya not PM here only :)
sonia me too ;) i wana know
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really bro..wait ...i will do PM to u..DOOSRON KA MAZZA KIRKIRA HO JAYEGA..
Do u guys wanna know the secret of the movie??
Soniya yes plzz :))
I love SRK and Kajol as a pair and will go to see the movie and hope to enjoy .
I would have gone any ways even if it was crapy just to register my abhorance and contempt and disdain of the facism .
lol rezy...it seems u really wish to watch the movie..neways enjoy..i don't wanna spoil neone's mood..but yes, if neone wishes, i can PM to him/her to reveal the secret..lolzzz
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Do u guys wanna know the secret of the movie?? i got this sms like it circulated same way when the movie GUPT released long back..do u all want me to reveal the story now????? lolzzzzzzz..
Well, I personally don't care about the movie. Looks like Forrest Gump + I Am Sam + Bollywood masala...lol. This post is more like a preview than a review. But 'Mr. Taran Aadarsh' has already reviewed this film & as expected has given it 4.5/5.
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/02/08/13749/index.html
That guy doesn't know 'R' of reviewing. Its funny.
People like to shy away from controversial films, I personally love them, it makes a big change from the typical boy meets girl film.
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I HATE SAHARUK....
I love Dard E Disco Guy Sharukh and Kajol is my all the time favorite so I wont miss MY NAME IS KHAN
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Over 350 Shiv Sena activists, some of them office-bearers, were today arrested for demonstrating and damaging cinema screens to protest against Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'My Name is Khan', as the saffron outfit vowed to
stall the film's release unless the actor apologised.
lets wait and c...lol
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rezymalik rating is upon preview.... got information from some of my frnds...
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hey movie rated jus average
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He is really grt.. iam waiting for that day..i thing its 22 of feb??...we can make SRK fans association.hahaha..
i wish to see him directly. not only him..AR rahman, Nasarudheensha..John ebraham.....
Aa Sene naal lug ja thaa ker ke lol.
guys plz stick on the topic .. :)
I think you two need to sit down together and discuss things. End of Hijack. Return to topic.
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no no actually becoze of hot coffee the silicon got melted and turned in to liquid
after the sex change, the mallu man who is now the mallu gal calls the bald guy to Starbucks coffee to hav a cup of coffee.
They place the coffee order and and by mistake the waitress while brining the hot hot coffee trips and spill the coffee on the mallu galz chest and the bald guy comes to know tat she is boobless with hairy chest....LOL
yes but this female is a lead character in my new upcoming movie called "I AM CHUDAIL"
OMG Asif_khan, we dont want your freakish female fantasies now :P
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and that mallu girl will be a witch with fat face fat body with big eyes she ill be 20 yo but will look like 40 yo and well educated
Yes but the twist in the story would be the mallu man had a sex change and became the mallu girl, but was afraid of his parents so was still posing as a mallu man :P
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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LooL SmokE !!
indeed a very heartbreaking story as in the END the bald guy will come to know that the one he Loved is not a mallu man but a mallu gal....:(
Rizks i think tickets are already being sold. You can buy today and watch tomorrow :P
but then again why dont you wait for the movie "My name is Rizks" I heard its going to be bigger hit than this one. Its about a bald guy that falls in love with a mallu man. Very heart breaking story.
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Did anybody listened to BABA Ramdev about SrK.....
"A commercial product salesman".....Soaps, IPL and YashRaj Films......
its realsing tomorrow, i guess !!
I will be the first to not watch it...lol
coz i know it will be like a STAMPEDE in all theatres to bloody get a TICKET...:(
I hope i dont end up again in DOHA CINEMA....:(
Even after 40 ...
Again Kuch Kuch Hota Hain......
All the best watch in Mumbai under special security
Yes FS.. I only stare at Indian girls :P
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not seen before in any of the movie...very rare...
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Isnt it releasing tomorrow?
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Rizwan, hmmm nice name !!
by the way its my real name....LOL
but i act better then SRK....:)
WK you are a true patriot!..lol
I dont like SRK..but I like Kajol...so I want to see...
waiting for the movie release....
we support SRK,he is a real hero,although not a great movie lover but will definately watch this movie.
i am also KHAN
proud to be a KHAN boy
by the way any KHAN girls here???
i am also suffering from a syndrome called "shysyndrome"
lol WK..u r becoming funnier day by day..
I don't care about the movie but since all the Indian girls will be going to watch this movie, I will go to the cinema hall just to watch those girls :P
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Even i m desperately waiting for this movie to get released..I just love shahrukh n kajol's pairing..they r so lively in their acting..i really wish this movie shld do better to give a gud opening result at the start of the year..VEER was absolutely a fiasco..all eyes r on MY NAME IS KHAN now..
going to watch this movie tomorrow! :D hope it lives up to its expectations.
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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I'm looking forward to this film, it will be great to see Shahrukh & Kajol in a film together again!
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