After the tragedy of 9 / 11, where the United States government immediately accused the existence of the Muslim extremist group al-Qaeda was behind the incident, no doubt making a shift in perspective against any Muslims who were there. For some of those who have a narrow perspective, Muslims around they would be seen as part of a terrorism threat as well.
Basic story is what is used by Karan Johar on the newest movie, My Name is Khan. In addition to the above mentioned problems, the film became the fourth film ever directed by Johar, also raised the question of dispute between the Muslims and the Hindus in Pakistan. Even so, still, just like in the movies Karan Johar earlier, the theme of the true meaning of the power of love who became the main foundation of My Name is Khan.
My Name is Khan is also re-unite Johar came back with one of the most ideal partner in the film industry Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan and Kajol. This is their first meeting time in nine years after Johar Khushi Kabhie Kabhie Gham released a success when released in 2001 ago.
The film itself tells about the life story of Rizwan Khan (Tanay Chheda), an Indian Muslim people with Asperger's syndrome - a syndrome where the patient has autism and hard to interact with their environment - which is small since life is always tinged with sorrow. Only the the mother (Zarina Wahab), which became the only person who can understand how Rizwan.
After the death of the mother, Rizwan (adult, played by Shahrukh Khan) moved to the United States to follow his brother, Zakir (Jimmy Sherrgil), who had first lived there for decades. This is where the adventure begins Rizwan life. He met with Mandira (Kajol), a Hindu woman working in a salon, and slowly began to fall in love with him. Because of this religious differences - which is also based on the conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India - the younger brother strongly opposed their relationship. Even so, Rizwan still decided to marry Mandira, with all the differences between them, including religion. Together Sameer (Yuvaan Makaar), Mandira child from a previous marriage, three of them moved to Los Angeles and start a new life there.
Although it does not change his faith, Mandira and Sam (Sameer nickname) does not mind to change their last name became Khan, a surname synonymous with Islam in India. However, the tragedy of 9 / 11 that occur in the future will change the lives of citizens of the United States, including life Rizwan, Mandira and Sam. On the basis of hatred against Muslims, Sam became the victims of persecution group of children in school. Sam eventually died. In chaotic circumstances, exactly Mandira Rizwan blame for the death of Sam. He blamed the decision to marry a Muslim and changed his last name and Sam, so Sam eventually become victims. In his anger, Mandira expel Rizwan and asked him to meet with President of the United States and told him that a Khan was not a terrorist.
Of course, because he suffered Asperger's syndrome, Rizwan digest in full sentences. He finally left Mandira and start adventuring to find a way to meet the President of the United States and told him that he was not a terrorist as long as most Americans think the mainstream Muslims.
As stated previously, although the religious side as a basic part of the script the story, but still, My Name is Khan is still a part of Johar film: the film that tells of love, the power of love and ... well ... apapaun related to the theme of the power of love will be able to change everything. Since the beginning, My Name is Khan's running so perfect as a movie drama. Johar capable of providing a layer of lighter and more grounded in the theme of religious conflict, which sounded heavy and sensitive, so that My Names Khan is able to digest easily.
But unfortunately, the power of this film script that has successfully maintained since the early both with Johar, diminishing its quality when towards the end of the story. The film, at first it seemed very down to earth, suddenly turned into a movie with a touch of drama that is too hyperbolic and slightly irrational. Not meant to say that Bollywood films are often stuck with the stereotype of the hyperbolic story, but half of the duration of the film is running as a humanist film, where characters are ordinary human Rizwan and My Name is Khan felt as a play that is very, very good quality high. Minutes where Rizwan turned into a 'no ordinary' and 'what he was doing seemed to really' make My Name is Khan fell back to the category of a Bollywood movie stereotypes. This makes the character of Rizwan who initially close to the audience, becoming increasingly away and away until the end of the story.
No doubt, half the strength of the film is fully held by the collaboration of the duo's warm Shahrukh Khan and Kajol. And you have to admit, when the couple was in adeagn movie, My Name is Khan's exquisite quality. Chemistry that has been arranged between Khan and Kajol since tens of years ago, was able to be revived by them. Consider just how the scene when Rizwan say 'Marry me' against Mandira very funny at the same time romantic. Warm chemistry between the two others managed to make a few funny scenes-nan-typical romantic Bollywood film to be very impressive in this film. This also might explain why this movie seemed to lack life when the character portrayed Mandira Rizwan and separated. All the warmth that was felt the audience come away from the story.
One thing that is also very memorable when watching My Name is Khan is the fabric of the music that is displayed by the trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The series of background music that they present seemed able to fill the film very well. In fact, in some scenes, background music that they produce proven to be the main factor of change in emotion when viewers watch My Name is Khan. This is an amazing success!
As a sufferer of Asperger's syndrome, King Khan once again able to successfully demonstrate an essential position in the Bollywood film industry. Kajol is also the reality can still give the same impression as sweet had the audience saw in the previous films. Still the same, but never boring. The combination of both was the one who later became the main life of this film, which makes My Name is Khan is a film that will be able to easily loved by the audience. Although the strength of the script as the story continues to fade when towards the end of the film, due to some over-dramatization, but My Name is Khan is still able to come out as a quality film. Being on Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, but still far below Kabhie Kushi Kabhie Gham, the best achievement of a Karan Johar.