Washington: The latest Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol film ‘My Name Is Khan’ has been selected to screen at the 60th annual Berlin International Film Festival, next year, according to the festival organisers.
Directed by Karan Johar and set in the US, ‘My Name Is Khan’ will screen at one of the oldest and most respected film festivals in the world and in a country that has a growing appetite for Indian cinema.
The Berlin International Film Festival runs from Feb 11 to 21, 2010 and will host premieres from top filmmakers from dozens of countries including the world premiere of Martin Scorsese`s next film ‘Shutter Island’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Both Johar and Scorsese will be debuting their fourth feature films with actors Khan and DiCaprio, respectively.
"The Competition of the 60th anniversary Berlinale will be marked by a mix of styles and genres, by exciting newcomers and renowned directors," says festival director Dieter Kosslick.
’My Name Is Khan’ is set to be released in theatres in India and over 40 countries including the US, Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East on Feb 12 on Valentine`s Day weekend.
In North America, it will be released by Fox Searchlight Pictures which previously released ‘The Namesake’, ‘Bend It Like Beckham’, ‘Water’, and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.
An exclusive first-look trailer for ‘My Name Is Khan’ will air on STAR TV Wednesday, at 10:00 p.m. IST and will then be beamed across 70 countries worldwide.
In the film, Shah Rukh stars as Rizvan Khan, an unconventional hero who embarks on an incredible journey across America in order to win back the love of his life. Along the way his unique brand of goodness and humanity touches the lives of many and inspires a nation.
’My Name Is Khan’ reunites Shah Rukh, named by Time magazine as "the world`s biggest movie star", and Kajol for the first time in eight years. They were last seen together in ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ (2001).
They have previously starred in five films together, including ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, all of which were blockbuster hits that established the pair as Bollywood`s hottest on-screen couple.
The film also marks a re-teaming of Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan, who most recently collaborated three years ago on ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ (2006).
Over the years, Karan and Shah Rukh have enjoyed an unbelievable run at the box office, working together on such hit films as ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ and ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, some of the most successful Indian films at the international box office.
IANS
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.