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In late 2008, journalist Madhureeta Mukherjee (referring to the post - [[2008 Mumbai attacks]] atmosphere in [[India]]) suggested in an interview with [[Karan Johar]] that, "''My Name Is Khan'' starts at a time when Hindus and Muslims in India have united like never before." In response, Johar stated: "I think it’s an exceptionally relevant time, as the unity of our nation is of paramount importance, and I am very happy to witness such a movement in front of my eyes. We are all coming together to fight for a common cause – called humanity. Everyone knows that terrorism has no religion and it will never have a religion. As a filmmaker, I believe that I have a social responsibility and I promise to fulfill that." <ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Entertainment_is_recession_proof/articleshow/3894402.cms ‘Entertainment is recession proof!’]</ref>
In late 2008, journalist Madhureeta Mukherjee (referring to the post - [[2008 Mumbai attacks]] atmosphere in [[India]]) suggested in an interview with [[Karan Johar]] that, "''My Name Is Khan'' starts at a time when Hindus and Muslims in India have united like never before." In response, Johar stated: "I think it’s an exceptionally relevant time, as the unity of our nation is of paramount importance, and I am very happy to witness such a movement in front of my eyes. We are all coming together to fight for a common cause – called humanity. Everyone knows that terrorism has no religion and it will never have a religion. As a filmmaker, I believe that I have a social responsibility and I promise to fulfill that." <ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Entertainment_is_recession_proof/articleshow/3894402.cms ‘Entertainment is recession proof!’]</ref>


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==Production==
== about the character ==

Khan says "I’ve always had this desire to do a character — it’s not a disability — I’ve always wanted to try and understand how a mind works that works differently than mine and yours. Just because we don’t understand things does not mean they’re not well. I may get sued for saying this, but I think of Asperger’s and autism as the way we’re going to evolve. The mind is going to become much more logical, less passionate and emotional.”

"I’ve studied a lot, met a lot of people, and read a lot of books on it. When I was young, I used to work with autistic children in theater." khan concluded.

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“==Production==

== johar complientary saying on shahrukh acting in the film ==
Johar says, “Time and again I’m blown away by Shah Rukh. How can he think of so many things about his character when he has so much on his plate?”


===Pre-production and casting ===
===Pre-production and casting ===
Shah Rukh Khan and [[Kajol]] were cast in the lead roles, reuniting them after many years.<ref name=kajolsrk>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=bf6d9569-cdaa-4878-8cac-67ab790619d8&MatchID1=4599&TeamID1=6&TeamID2=7&MatchType1=2&SeriesID1=1156&MatchID2=4585&TeamID3=1&TeamID4=8&MatchType2=1&SeriesID2=1151&PrimaryID=4599&Headline=Kajol-+Shah+Rukh+Khan+to+sizzle+again%3f Kajol -SRK to sizzle again?]</ref> [[Kareena Kapoor]] was also considered for Kajol's role, but Kajol was Johar's first choice.<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/may/27video4.htm My Name Is Khan: Kareena out, Kajol in]</ref> The film faced a temporary setback during late December when actor [[Aamir Bashir]] was denied a visa to the [[United States]].<ref>[http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?Page=article&sectname=Entertainment%20-%20Bollywood&sectid=30&contentid=2008122320081223022038533f1bbed4b Aamir Bashir denied US visa]</ref> He was eventually replaced by [[Jimmy Shergill]] as [[Shahrukh Khan]]'s younger brother. <ref name=bonding>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/India_Buzz/Karans_bonding_with_SRK__Kajol/articleshow/4085595.cms Karan's bonding with SRK & Kajol]</ref> Although [[Shabana Azmi]] was originally cast as Shah Rukh Khan's mother<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=HomePage&id=508e82b2-3370-4c49-851a-9ad92f8865fe&MatchID1=4875&TeamID1=1&TeamID2=3&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1229&PrimaryID=4875&Headline=No+mom%2c+no+dadi%2c+just+me%2c+says+Shabana No mom, no dadi, just me, says Shabana]</ref> she left the production after [[Shahrukh Khan]]'s shoulder injury delayed the filming schedule.<ref name=BMW/><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bollywood/Shabanas_role_to_be_re-cast_in_SRKs_film/articleshow/4153399.cms Shabana's role to be re-cast in SRK's film]</ref> She was replaced in the role by [[Zarina Wahab]].<ref name=another>[http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/47687/Another-Addition-Cast-of-My-Name-Is-Khan.html Another Addition to the Cast of My Name Is Khan]</ref> [[Tanay Chheda]] will portray Shah Rukh Khan's character as a child living in the ''[[Borivali]]'' section of [[Mumbai]]. <ref name=junior> [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Slumdog-kid-to-play-junior-SRK/articleshow/4384086.cms Slumdog kid to play junior SRK]</ref> Chheda was chosen because he resembles Shah Rukh Khan and because he is recognizable to an international audience after portraying "middle Jamal" in ''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]''. <ref name=trains>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=HomePage&id=7efff3c1-b045-4830-8c0f-43b7a2c1a81b&Headline=Karan+Johar+trains+lens+on+slums+with+EMSlumdog%2fEM+kid+ Karan Johar trains lens on slums with Slumdog kid]</ref> [[United States|American]] actor [[Christopher B. Duncan]] was chosen to portray President [[Barack Obama]]. <ref>[http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=188527340&albumID=259241&imageID=31363586 Big Spence & Christopher B. Duncan (Braxton from Jamie Foxx show) on the set of 'My Name is Khan']</ref> Duncan is known for his interpretation of Obama on the ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]''.<ref>[http://www.christopherbduncan.com/christopherbduncanisbarack.html Christopher B. Duncan as Obama on ''The Tonight Show'']</ref><ref>[http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/africa/bal-to.ratner17feb17,1,7947442.column Presidential pretenders finding Web success]</ref>
Shah Rukh Khan and [[Kajol]] were cast in the lead roles, reuniting them after many years.<ref name=kajolsrk>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=bf6d9569-cdaa-4878-8cac-67ab790619d8&MatchID1=4599&TeamID1=6&TeamID2=7&MatchType1=2&SeriesID1=1156&MatchID2=4585&TeamID3=1&TeamID4=8&MatchType2=1&SeriesID2=1151&PrimaryID=4599&Headline=Kajol-+Shah+Rukh+Khan+to+sizzle+again%3f Kajol -SRK to sizzle again?]</ref> [[Kareena Kapoor]] was also considered for Kajol's role, but Kajol was Johar's first choice.<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/may/27video4.htm My Name Is Khan: Kareena out, Kajol in]</ref> The film faced a temporary setback during late December when actor [[Aamir Bashir]] was denied a visa to the [[United States]].<ref>[http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?Page=article&sectname=Entertainment%20-%20Bollywood&sectid=30&contentid=2008122320081223022038533f1bbed4b Aamir Bashir denied US visa]</ref> He was eventually replaced by [[Jimmy Shergill]] as [[Shahrukh Khan]]'s younger brother. <ref name=bonding>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/India_Buzz/Karans_bonding_with_SRK__Kajol/articleshow/4085595.cms Karan's bonding with SRK & Kajol]</ref> Although [[Shabana Azmi]] was originally cast as Shah Rukh Khan's mother<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=HomePage&id=508e82b2-3370-4c49-851a-9ad92f8865fe&MatchID1=4875&TeamID1=1&TeamID2=3&MatchType1=1&SeriesID1=1229&PrimaryID=4875&Headline=No+mom%2c+no+dadi%2c+just+me%2c+says+Shabana No mom, no dadi, just me, says Shabana]</ref> she left the production after [[Shahrukh Khan]]'s shoulder injury delayed the filming schedule.<ref name=BMW/><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bollywood/Shabanas_role_to_be_re-cast_in_SRKs_film/articleshow/4153399.cms Shabana's role to be re-cast in SRK's film]</ref> She was replaced in the role by [[Zarina Wahab]].<ref name=another>[http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/47687/Another-Addition-Cast-of-My-Name-Is-Khan.html Another Addition to the Cast of My Name Is Khan]</ref> [[Tanay Chheda]] will portray Shah Rukh Khan's character as a child living in the ''[[Borivali]]'' section of [[Mumbai]]. <ref name=junior> [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Slumdog-kid-to-play-junior-SRK/articleshow/4384086.cms Slumdog kid to play junior SRK]</ref> Chheda was chosen because he resembles Shah Rukh Khan and because he is recognizable to an international audience after portraying "middle Jamal" in ''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]''. <ref name=trains>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=HomePage&id=7efff3c1-b045-4830-8c0f-43b7a2c1a81b&Headline=Karan+Johar+trains+lens+on+slums+with+EMSlumdog%2fEM+kid+ Karan Johar trains lens on slums with Slumdog kid]</ref> [[United States|American]] actor [[Christopher B. Duncan]] was chosen to portray President [[Barack Obama]]. <ref>[http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=188527340&albumID=259241&imageID=31363586 Big Spence & Christopher B. Duncan (Braxton from Jamie Foxx show) on the set of 'My Name is Khan']</ref> Duncan is known for his interpretation of Obama on the ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]''.<ref>[http://www.christopherbduncan.com/christopherbduncanisbarack.html Christopher B. Duncan as Obama on ''The Tonight Show'']</ref><ref>[http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/africa/bal-to.ratner17feb17,1,7947442.column Presidential pretenders finding Web success]</ref>
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After filming in Los Angeles was completed, Johar stated that, "in all my 11 years as a filmmaker I’ve never felt the experience to be so different. The content of ''My Name Is Khan'' is diametrically opposite to whatever I’ve done in the past."<ref name=bonding/> He described working with both Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol again as "magic. They build an inexplicable energy on screen." Johar also stated that he was "blown away by Shah Rukh who had done monumental research on his autistic character in the film. I was zapped by how much he knew about the subject."<ref name=bonding/>
After filming in Los Angeles was completed, Johar stated that, "in all my 11 years as a filmmaker I’ve never felt the experience to be so different. The content of ''My Name Is Khan'' is diametrically opposite to whatever I’ve done in the past."<ref name=bonding/> He described working with both Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol again as "magic. They build an inexplicable energy on screen." Johar also stated that he was "blown away by Shah Rukh who had done monumental research on his autistic character in the film. I was zapped by how much he knew about the subject."<ref name=bonding/>

== Distribution Deal ==
[[Fox]] bags rights for My Name Is Khan in Rs 100 crore deal
New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer My Name is Khan, directed by Karan Johar, is set to create a record ahead of its release early next year with [[Fox Star Studios]] reportedly buying its marketing and distribution rights for around Rs 100 crore.

This makes it the biggest distribution deal in Bollywood, outstripping Rs 90 crore for Aamir Khan-starrer Ghajini.

source: business standard


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 13:40, 5 August 2009

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My Name Is Khan
Directed byKaran Johar
Written byScreenplay:
Shibani Bathija
Story:
Karan Johar
Shibani Bathija
Dialogue:
Niranjan Iyengar[2]
Shibani Bathija
Produced byKaran Johar
Shahrukh Khan[3]
Prashant Shah
StarringShahrukh Khan
Kajol
CinematographyRavi K. Chandran
Music byShankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Distributed byDharma Productions
Release date
February 2010[1]
Country India
LanguageHindi

My Name Is Khan (Hindi: माई नेम इज़ खान) is an upcoming 2010 Bollywood film based upon a true story.[4] It is directed by Karan Johar, co-produced by Johar and Shahrukh Khan,[3] has a screenplay by Shibani Bathija, and stars Khan and Kajol. The musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composed the film's score.[5] Cinematography is by Ravi K. Chandran. [6]

The film is slated for a February 2010 release.[1]


Cast

Actor/Actress Role
Shahrukh Khan Rizwan Khan
Kajol Mandira Khan
Jimmy Shergill Rizwan's brother
Zarina Wahab Rizwan's mother
Sonya Jehan
Arif Zakaria Faisal Rahman
Tanay Chheda Rizwan Khan (as a child)
Parvin Dabas
Sheetal Menon Radha, Khan's therapist
Arjun Mathur Raj
Navneet Nishan
Christopher B. Duncan President Barack Obama
Shane Harper Tim
Steffany Huckaby Kathy Baker
Katie A. Keane Sarah

Themes

In a July 2009 interview, Shah Rukh Khan noted that the film focuses on themes concerning "the relationship between the Western world and Islam and how that has changed over the past few years." He also describes the film as about "the journey of one family and how it changes because of 9/11" and suggests "we touch upon that in a very unbiased and educated way."[7] In an earlier interview, he also stated that, "it’s not about a disabled man’s fight against disability. It’s a disabled man’s fight against the disability that exists in the world — terrorism, hatred, fighting [...] My Name is Khan is also about Islam and the way the world looks at Islam but we are not taking any sides. We are only trying to say that there are only good people and bad people. There are no good Hindus, bad Hindus, good Christians, bad Christians. Either you are a good person or a bad person. Religion is not the criterion, humanity is."[8]

In late 2008, journalist Madhureeta Mukherjee (referring to the post - 2008 Mumbai attacks atmosphere in India) suggested in an interview with Karan Johar that, "My Name Is Khan starts at a time when Hindus and Muslims in India have united like never before." In response, Johar stated: "I think it’s an exceptionally relevant time, as the unity of our nation is of paramount importance, and I am very happy to witness such a movement in front of my eyes. We are all coming together to fight for a common cause – called humanity. Everyone knows that terrorism has no religion and it will never have a religion. As a filmmaker, I believe that I have a social responsibility and I promise to fulfill that." [9]

Production

Pre-production and casting

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were cast in the lead roles, reuniting them after many years.[10] Kareena Kapoor was also considered for Kajol's role, but Kajol was Johar's first choice.[11] The film faced a temporary setback during late December when actor Aamir Bashir was denied a visa to the United States.[12] He was eventually replaced by Jimmy Shergill as Shahrukh Khan's younger brother. [13] Although Shabana Azmi was originally cast as Shah Rukh Khan's mother[14] she left the production after Shahrukh Khan's shoulder injury delayed the filming schedule.[8][15] She was replaced in the role by Zarina Wahab.[16] Tanay Chheda will portray Shah Rukh Khan's character as a child living in the Borivali section of Mumbai. [17] Chheda was chosen because he resembles Shah Rukh Khan and because he is recognizable to an international audience after portraying "middle Jamal" in Slumdog Millionaire. [18] American actor Christopher B. Duncan was chosen to portray President Barack Obama. [19] Duncan is known for his interpretation of Obama on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.[20][21]

Johar also asked Khan to co-produce the film, as "we were both passionate about the subject, we said why not co-produce the film? We’ve known each other so long [...] that this new initiative is just an extension of our emotions. Besides, I can never make a film without Shah Rukh. He is a big part of me and my family. He’s like the older brother I never had. I love SRK as a unit — that includes his wife, children, sister and his in-laws."[3]

Production

Production of the film is taking place in India and the United States. Filming began in Los Angeles during December 2008 [8][22] and one of the locations used was UCLA.[23] Johar next continued production in Mumbai during April 2009. [18] During June 2009, production moved to San Francisco[24][25] and the Bay Area, where they filmed a key scene at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose.[26]

Johar had difficulties finding a mosque to film in. According to actor Arif Zakaria, "I don't know if Karan tried to get permission in Mumbai. But we were to shoot in a mosque in Los Angeles and hard as Karan tried to convince the authorities that his film would not propagate anti-social values, he was denied permission [...] We finally shot the two-day scene with Shah Rukh Khan on the set of a mosque constructed at The Club in Andheri." [27]

After filming in Los Angeles was completed, Johar stated that, "in all my 11 years as a filmmaker I’ve never felt the experience to be so different. The content of My Name Is Khan is diametrically opposite to whatever I’ve done in the past."[13] He described working with both Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol again as "magic. They build an inexplicable energy on screen." Johar also stated that he was "blown away by Shah Rukh who had done monumental research on his autistic character in the film. I was zapped by how much he knew about the subject."[13]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b Dharma productions forthcoming films
  2. ^ ‘My Name Is Khan’ to Show a Different Side of SRK
  3. ^ a b c SRK is like an elder brother: Karan
  4. ^ Film KHAN a true story: Karan Johar
  5. ^ Music Forecast: Kaun banega scorepati?
  6. ^ Spotted: Ravi K Chandran shooting for My Name is Khan
  7. ^ Exclusive Interview: ‘I Only Make Love Stories’: Shah Rukh Khan
  8. ^ a b c A BMW DATE WITH SRK
  9. ^ ‘Entertainment is recession proof!’
  10. ^ Kajol -SRK to sizzle again?
  11. ^ My Name Is Khan: Kareena out, Kajol in
  12. ^ Aamir Bashir denied US visa
  13. ^ a b c Karan's bonding with SRK & Kajol
  14. ^ No mom, no dadi, just me, says Shabana
  15. ^ Shabana's role to be re-cast in SRK's film
  16. ^ Another Addition to the Cast of My Name Is Khan
  17. ^ Slumdog kid to play junior SRK
  18. ^ a b Karan Johar trains lens on slums with Slumdog kid
  19. ^ Big Spence & Christopher B. Duncan (Braxton from Jamie Foxx show) on the set of 'My Name is Khan'
  20. ^ Christopher B. Duncan as Obama on The Tonight Show
  21. ^ Presidential pretenders finding Web success
  22. ^ Crazy about Shah Rukh
  23. ^ Spotted: SRK, Karan Johar in Los Angeles
  24. ^ On the sets of SRK's My Name is Khan
  25. ^ Spotted: Shah Rukh Khan in San Francisco
  26. ^ Pizarro: Bollywood pays a visit to San Jose's Children's Discovery Museum
  27. ^ KJo denied permission to shoot in LA mosque

Further reading

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