My Name is Khan

SRK's latest flick My Name is Khan makes a very piognant point. That all Muslims are not terrorists. That all Asians who wear turban on their heads don't necessarily carry hate in their hearts.

The film begins in a flashback mode with a voice-over by Asperger's Syndrome inflicted Rizwan Khan (you-know-who) in his much mellowed voice. Good that Mr. Johar doesn't drift much in terms of the plot. This time, his 4th attempt, is straight to the point, rather curved if i must add.

Mr.Khan, as he is redundantly referred to (w.r.t film's tite), is by birth autistic with able and stable support from his mom (of course) and so-so brother, Zakir Khan (who grows up to be always-angry Jimmy Shergill). Autism, here, just happens to be a condition rather than one of the main plots, which by the way, is a good thing, by  Bollywood standards.

Khan learns from him mother (Zarina Wahab) that only two types of people exist, the Good and the Bad and the rest if there are any, are not in this movie! :).

Khan emigrats to US of A after his mom's death to stay with his little brother and his beautiful wife and college professor, Hasina (Soniya Jehan). Meets hair stylist and single mom, Mandira (Kajol) whilst on his salesman's job to his bro's herbal business.

The film chronicles the topsy-turvy journey of Khan thru his childhood, cycle-peddling teenage, marriage with its turbulences and finally his rendevous with First African American President! Quite literally... :)

Khan in his new 'look' and attitude does well while his Mandira is a bit shrill both in her kushis and gums (meaning joys and sorrows!).

The BGS and OST by S-E-L is good while cinematography is a bit cheesy..meaning didn't observe much experimentation.

Sponsorers have been accomodated cleverly with Reebok and Samsonite appearing very vividly...

The biggest flaw is its length...though is 2 and half hours feels never-ending...and a bit more senti-very-mental.

Rating: Same as film's length!