Here in this thread im gona post all the reviews n when the movie releases the collections too.
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Here is the 1st review by the famous Taran Adarsh
MY NAME IS KHAN makes two strong statements...
- The first: B.C. and A.D. are designations used to label years in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. There's a third designation now - 9/11. Post September 11, the world stands divided. Terrorist outfits continue to strike in the name of religion and the common man, not even remotely associated with these groups, is bearing the brunt. The world is not a safe place anymore.
- The second statement: There're two sets of people in this world - the good and the bad. No matter how strong the evil forces are, good always triumphs.
MY NAME IS KHAN mirrors the era we live in. Not a day goes by when you haven't heard/read/watched news of terror attacks and innocents being killed. We live in turbulent times. Also, the movie states - and states very strongly, without mincing words - Not all Muslims are terrorists.
Karan Johar's cinema got more real from KABHI ALVIDA NAA KEHNA onwards. In MY NAME IS KHAN, the storyteller attempts to make a social statement and succeeds completely. At the same time, it takes no sides. If the protagonist says 'My name is Khan and I am not a terrorist', it also exposes those who misadvise the youth with inflammatory and rabble-rousing speeches
Karan's take on the issue deserves the highest praise, since a subject like this is difficult to attempt. Final word? MY NAME IS KHAN is Karan, SRK and Kajol's best outing to date. Do I need to add anything more?
Rizvan Khan [Shah Rukh Khan moves to San Francisco and lives with his brother [Jimmy Shergill] and sister-in-law [Sonya Jehan]. Rizvan, 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 September 11, when attitudes towards Muslims undergo a sea-change.
When tragedy strikes, Mandira is devastated and they split. Rizvan is confused and upset that the love of his life has left him. To win her back, he embarks on a touching and inspiring journey across America.
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Let me alert you. The story unfolds feverishly from the very start itself. So if you miss a scene or two, chances are you would've missed some vital links in the story. The fact is, there's too much happening in the first half. Although the narrative tends to get leisurely-paced at times, the wheels continue to move from one episode to another.
A number of sequences are endearing. For instance, the romance between SRK and Kajol is subtle, yet charming. But it's SRK's relationship with Kajol and their kid that's one of the best parts of the movie. Your heart bleeds when an accident occurs and their lives are torn apart. Kajol's outburst - first, when her son meets with a catastrophe and second, when she confronts SRK - are truly shattering.
MY NAME IS KHAN's strength lies in the fact that you root for Khan all through. At the same time, you are weighed down when he's in a vulnerable situation, especially when he's labelled a terrorist and thrown behind bars. You don't realize it, but the fact is that you, as a spectator, have already got entwined in Rizvan and Mandira's lives.
There's a slight hitch in the second hour, when SRK returns to Georgia to save a hurricane-ravaged hamlet. Also, the media exercise tends to add to the length of the film. Nonetheless, it's a minor hiccup that doesn't rob the film of its punch.
There's just one word to illustrate Karan's direction - exemplary. One of the finest storytellers of our generation, he deserves brownie points for deviating from 'Karan Johar brand of cinema' and attempting a film that knocks on your heart and stimulates your mind. With MY NAME IS KHAN, Karan takes rapid strides as a storyteller.
Shibani Bathija's screenplay is truly arresting. Shibani and Niranjan Iyengar's dialogues are noteworthy and many a times, applaud-worthy. Ravi K. Chandran's cinematography is awe-inspiring. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's music gels well with the nature of the film.
When a film stars two of the finest talents of the country, you expect nothing but the best. SRK, well, how does one describe his performance? To state that this is his best work so far would be cutting short the praise he truly deserves. In fact, no amount of praise can do sufficient justice to his portrayal of Rizvan Khan, who has Asperger's syndrome. His latest work is several notches above anything he has done before. The only compliment that I can think of is, SRK has a new screen-name now. Raj is passe, Rizvan it is.
Kajol is pure dynamite and casting her for this character was the most appropriate decision. No other actress could've matched SRK in histrionics the way Kajol has. In fact, SRK and Kajol compliment each other wonderfully well and this film only proves it yet again. It's a powerhouse performance from this supremely talented actress.
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The film boasts of a number of capable actors, but the ones who leave a rock-solid impact are - in this order - Zarina Wahab, Sonya Jehan, Jimmy Shergill, Arjun Mathur, Parvin Dabas and Arif Zakaria. Sugandha Garg is confident. Navneet Nishan supports well. Vinay Pathak leaves a mark in a brief role. Tanay Chheda [young SRK] and Yuvaan Makaar [SRK and Kajol’s son Sameer] are excellent. The American actors, especially the kid who plays Sameer’s friend, deserves mention.
On the whole, MY NAME IS KHAN is a fascinating love story, has an angle of religion and a world-shaking incident as a backdrop. It not only entertains, but also mesmerises, enthrals and captivates the viewer in those 2.40 hours. At the same time, a film like MY NAME IS KHAN is sure to have a far-reaching influence due to its noble theme. I strongly advocate, don’t miss this one!
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oooo, looks good.. i never watch bollywood movies but now iam tempted
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Another Review
This Time From Omar He is Well known for his reviews
he has given his review on his facebook account
ust had an astounding exp. called ‘My Name Is Khan’. Its left me emotionally moved to the core. Simple story with simple flourish, yet so emotional; no drama KJO style, yet such impact. It makes you think. SRK blows ur mind with an incredible performance. Kajol is superb. Karan rocks with this modern tale of simple lo…ve. True, love is above all caste, creed, race, age & religion. Kudos Karan. Watch my ratings …
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…I am so happy…can’t wait for this one 
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going next week to watch this one :D wooohooo
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ok guys this is something special now
SRK, Kajol & Karan Johar LIVE on Facebook
Experience the joy of Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol & Karan Johar on the Global Premiere Night of My Name is Khan LIVE on February 10, 2010, right here on Facebook!
Collect your RSVP from the link below:
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(This announcement came from SRK’s official page on Facebook - [http://www.facebook.com/shahrukhkhan](javascript:void(0) )
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Timings of the event are finally announced.
TIMINGS AS PER YOUR CITY LISTED BELOW:
UAE – 10 February @ 6.30 pm
India– 10 February @ 8.00 pm
Pakistan – 10 February @ 7.30 pm
London – 10 February @ 2.30 pm
Germany – 10 February @ 3.30 pm
Afghanistan – 10 February @ 7.00 pm
Australia – 11 February @ 1.30 am
Bahrain – 10 February @ 5.30 pm
Bangladesh – 10 February @ 8.30 pm
Belgium – 10 February @ 3.30 pm
Brazil – 10 February @ 12.30 pm
Canada – 10 February @ 6.30 am
Chile – 10 February @ 11.30 am
China – 10 February @ 10.30 pm
Fiji – 11 February @ 3.30 am
France – 10 February @ 4.30 am
Russia – 11 February @ 2.30 am
Athens – 10 February @ 4.30 pm
Hong Kong – 10 February @ 10.30 pm
Hungary – 10 February @ 3.30 pm
Indonesia – 10 February @ 10.30 pm
Iraq – 10 February @ 5.30 pm
Israel – 10 February @ 4.30 pm
Japan – 10 February @ 11.30 pm
Kenya – 10 February @ 5.30 pm
Malaysia – 10 February @ 10.30 pm
Mauritius – 10 February @ 6.30 pm
Mexico – 10 February @ 8.30 am
New Zealand – 11 February @ 3.30 am
Saudi Arabia – 10 February @ 5.30 pm
Singapore – 10 February @ 10.30 pm
South Africa – 10 February @ 4.30 pm
South Korea – 10 February @ 11.30 pm
Spain – 10 February @ 3.30 pm
Sri Lanka – 10 February @ 8.00 pm
Sweden – 10 February @ 3.30 pm
Switzerland – 10 February @ 3.30 pm
Thailand – 10 February @ 9.30 pm
Trinidad & Tobago – 10 February @ 10.30 am
California – 10 February @ 6.30 am
Florida – 10 February @ 9.30 am
Texas – 10 February @ 8.30 am
Washington – 10 February @ 6.30 am
Yemen – 10 February @ 5.30 pm
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User Reviews
You will fall in love with KHAN!!,
Author: khannatushar91 from UK
I just returned home after the screening of MNIK and i had a blast! I just thought i should share my experience with all of you so here it goes…
First things first it ain’t a typical bollywood masala flick! It has India’s most famous on-screen couple SRK-Kajol but it is not KKHH or DDLJ… Directed by the supremely talented Karan Johar this movie is an absolute stunner!! In fact everybody(mostly were British) fell in love with SRK’s character Rizwan Khan in the movie! Kajol has given a wonderful performance in the movie! I wont be surprised if this movie is nominated for Oscars!
SRK plays Rizwan Khan who suffers from autism or commonly known as asperger’s syndrome who is married to a single mother Kajol.. The movie deals with effects of 9/11 which shook the world! One man sets out to see the president of USA and shows wonderfully how the people should be strong to chuck away their fears.. The main highlights of the movie are SRK and the climax! Oh what a climax the movie has! You cant control but smile with lots of tears in eyes seeing the climax!! Once again SRK shows that he is not only here for comments and bad films(as people say)
No movie in recent times has given so much of emotional attachment with the characters of the film!! The movie will become a cult classic for SRK fans and even those who hate SRK.. I wont spoil anything about the movie but i would say one thing: Wait for 12th Feb and book the tickets for the movie as soon as you can! And believe me it will change your life completely(and don’t forget to thank me later!
! The movie will break all records and set new trends in film making) For the people in India i feel lucky to have seen the movie before you but don’t be disappointed! Better late then never!! I repeat whenever you will watch it your life will change completely!!
This movie deserves a full 10!!
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Q. How will My Name Is Khan open in India and Overseas?
A. In India Friday is a holiday so it will be expected to at least get the second best opening ever after Three Idiots. Overseas all opening records look like being shattered.
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My Name Is Khan In Huge Demand Overseas
Tuesday 9th February 2010 09.00 IST
Boxofficeindia.Com Trade Network
My Name Is Khan may well create a stampede at the box office in International markets going by the demand for prints across all International markets.
The film is looking to release on over 550 prints. My Name Is Khan is looking at a 200 print release in North America and also a humungous 200 plus prints in Europe. Normally Europe has around 75 prints for a big release with 50 going to United Kingdom and around 25 for rest of Europe.
My Name Is Khan due to the craze of Shahrukh Khan in Europe will have 100 prints in United Kingdom alone and over 100 in the rest of Europe. The film is in huge demand in Germany and Poland.
The gulf region is expected to see a 50 print release while Australia is around 30 prints. My Name Is Khan has the potential to become the first film to cross the 100 crore mark from international markets if it lives up to the enormous hype it has created in Overseas markets.
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Can't wait to watch this on Thursday!
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i luv u shahrukh..ur the best
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How's the chicken?' asks the hostess.
'It's not very good,' says Rizvan Khan truthfully. There's laughter, because the answer is truthful, yet innocent of malice -- Rizvan, the Asperger's Syndrome-afflicted protagonist of Karan Johar's Images ] My Name Is Khan is incapable of lies or malice -- and a tense situation is defused.
This is also what the movie is about -- a tale about a man who is 'different' and how the lives of those around him are affected because of his 'difference.'
Those of you who have seen the trailers, and most of you haven't, will know this is a love story between Shah Rukh Khan Images ] (Rizvan) and Kajol Images ] (Mandira), that the destruction of New York's Twin Towers impacts their relationship and that Rizvan has an overpowering need to meet and tell the president of the United States that his name is Khan and he is not a terrorist.
That, essentially, is the 'plot' of the film, and I won't tell you more, because you might otherwise feel like posting some not-very-complimentary messages to me on the message board below. :)
But here's what I will tell you.
My Name Is Khan is a true Bollywood product -- it makes you laugh, it makes you cry, it even makes you shake your head at the occasional 'Bollywood' touches director Karan Johar just can't seem to resist (he could have, for example, avoided the pre-interval pan shot to the Koran; the message would have come through just as effectively).
It takes you though parts of America that Bollywood has not explored before -- Georgia, for instance, gets quite a bit of footage -- and uses American characters not showcased by mainstream Bollywood earlier -- Mamma Jenny and funny hair Joel, take a bow.
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The film, like all Karan Johar products, is beautifully cinematographed (director of photography Ravi K Chandran). The difference this time is it is not the typically bright coloured, candy floss flavours that permeates Karan’s films.
If there is one quibble, it would be the fact that Karan Johar could have made effective use of the talented bunch of actors who make cameo appearances.
Good actors, even in cameo roles, make an impact – as we have seen in many films recently. In My Name Is Khan, they are unfortunately wasted. Anyone, for example, could have played the roles Vinay Pathak Images ] or Sumeet Raghavan did. Praveen Dabas, in fact, was miscast – Sumeet Raghavan would have been much more effective in the same role.
The lead pair, however, is clearly well-cast; Shah Rukh and Kajol share a superb chemistry that highlights all their films, and is an important part of My Name Is Khan.
There are three films in which I have really liked Shah Rukh Khan (yes, I do like him otherwise too, SRKisms and all, because he can make you smile) – Saathiya Images ], Swades Images ] and Chak De! India Images ]. To that, I’d add My Name Is Khan.
I’ve never met anyone afflicted with Asperger’s Syndrome, so I can’t say with certainty that Shah Rukh has portrayed the condition correctly. But he is believable and makes you like and feel sympathy for Rizvan at the right moments. It’s the first time in the star’s 18-year-long career (his first film was Deewana in 1992) that he has essayed such a character. He’s not the chocolate hero, he’s not beating up the bad guys, he’s not trying to look good or entertain you as Shah Rukh Khan. And it works!
Kajol is, as usual, superb. Mandira’s laughter, her determination, her joie de vivre, her grief, her anger – Kajol brings it all to life. And, if I may say so, Kajol, no one runs up a hill dressed in a night suit, wearing floppy slippers, with no make-up on, as well as you do.
Others, too, do well – Sonya Jehan is very beautiful and portrays her part with great sympathy and, hopefully, we will get to see more of this talented actress. Tanay Chheda (Taare Zameen Par Images ], Slumdog Millionaire Images ]) is clearly very talented and does an excellent job as the young Rizvan.
Arjan Aulja, you were excellent. I wish I could talk more about what you did, but it would give the plot away.
Let’s end this review with the climax – it’s a tad filmi, and there were some bits that I thought were a slight stretch of the imagination. But hey, this is a Karan Johar film and everyone likes a happy ending!
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