`My Name Is Khan` not preachy about religion, politics
Shah Rukh Khan is set to entertain fans with `My Name Is Khan` and says the film is nothing but entertainment despite its subject - religion and politics.
|Last Updated: Feb 09, 2010, 03:38 PM IST|Source: Bureau
New Delhi: He made his first big screen appearance this year in a cameo in "Dulha Mil Gaya". Now superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to entertain fans with "My Name Is Khan" and says the film is nothing but entertainment despite its subject -- religion and politics.
"The film is mainly entertainment... If some issue is taken back home, I always tell people if they can take back a little more than an empty pack of popcorn, that`s interesting... That`s an added advantage to an entertaining film," Shah Rukh recently said in the US while promoting the movie.
"You can have issues related in a film, but when filmmakers of commercial proportions like Karan, myself and Kajol and all get together, it`s not to highlight an issue because it`s too expensive as a commercial venture to make a film about an issue and not entertain," he added.
Directed by Karan Johar, the film has been co-produced by Dharma Productions and Gauri Khan. It marks the coming together of Johar, Shah Rukh and Kajol after nine years since their last outing "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham" (2001).
"My Name Is Khan" begins with a child, Rizwan Khan, a Muslim who has Asperger syndrome, growing up with his mother in the Borivali section of Mumbai. When Rizwan grows up, he moves to San Francisco and lives with his brother and sister-in-law.
While there, he falls in love with Mandira (Kajol), a Hindu single mother and they eventually marry and begin a business. But after the events of 9/11, Rizwan and Mandira begin to face difficulties. Following a tragedy, they separate.
In order to win her back, Rizwan embarks on a journey to meet the US president for help.
The film is being marketed and distributed by Fox Star in India, in the US by its sister company Fox Searchlight and in the rest of the world by parent group 20th Century Fox International.
Fox Star reportedly acquired the global rights of the movie reportedly for USD 20 million.
The movie has already drawn its share of controversy and buzz courtesy a furore created by the Shiv Sena against Shah Rukh`s comments on the inclusion of Pakistani cricketers in the third season of the Indian Premiere League (IPL). Shah Rukh owns Kolkata Knight Riders IPL team.
The Sena sought an apology from the actor failing which all his films starting from the much-awaited "My Name Is Khan" would have been "banned" by them in Mumbai.
The promos and the songs of the movie have generated mass appeal especially due to a music track dominated by the Sufi genre.
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.