Simply Khan-tastic
There was a debate at home before going to watch the movie. One said let’s wait and watch, the others said let’s just watch. Now all four are saying, “We’re glad we watched.”
‘My Name is Khan’ was surrounded by controversy. I chiefly wanted to watch it because of the performances it has to offer, but then I also wanted to watch it because of the performances that the politicians had to offer before its release. The theatre was full of people who wanted to see firsthand what the fuss was all about.
Anyway, let’s cut to the movie. MNIK is a story about a man suffering from Asperger’s Syndrome, an autistic disorder. While his mind and intellect are sharper than most, Rizwan Khan’s (Shah Rukh Khan) social skills and adjustment to his environment are warped. But he is not as severely autistic as individuals suffering from the disability can be and comes across as witty and endearing. This is what draws Mandira( Kajol) to him and his relentless pursuit of her pays off in marriage. All is hunky dory until 9/11 sets off a chain of events that will change their lives forever, disrupts the equation of their relationship and leaves one vengeful and thirsty for justice, while the other does what he does best. He copes, perseveres and emerges the victor.
Enough about the story. I don’t want to write any more simply because I don’t want anybody to read the spoilers and not watch the movie. Director Karan Johar has made a fabulous film which deserves a round of applause. Shah Rukh Khan has set a benchmark way up there and to reach it, leave alone surpass it, will be quite a task. The performances of Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Paa’ and Aamir Khan in ‘3 Idiots’ pale in comparison. There is not a single frame in ‘My Name is Khan’ that could have been better. It’s a masterpiece.
I personally am very critical about the over mushiness that is Karan Johar’s brand, which he flawlessly executes, but here got it absolutely right. People who think that he can make only movies like ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ should go and watch MNIK – it will certainly throw their reservations in jeopardy. Kajol has done her bit and thank God the director didn’t give her more of a role than was required because of the SRK-Kajol combo syndrome. The only way this movie won’t sweep awards is if the jury is blind. There is nothing to be critical about in MNIK. And trust me when I say this — I don’t praise too many movies (please refer to my earlier reviews).
Hats off to Mr. Shah Rukh Khan for his performance. He has shown why he is King. If I had to describe ‘My Name is Khan’ in one line, I would simply say “It’s Khan-tastic.”
RishiO Rating – 4.9/5
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