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My Name Is Khan

2010 · 165 min · Drama

After anti-Muslim prejudice tears apart his family in post-9/11 America, Rizwan Khan sets out across the country to tell the president that his name and faith do not make him a terrorist. His journey becomes a test of grief, persistence, and belonging.

Why it’s here

Karan Johar’s Indian-led drama views the United States through Muslim migration, racialization, disability, grief, and civic belonging.

Runtime
165 min
Genre
Drama · Romance
Mood
romantic · thoughtful · dark
Entry
some context
Best for
character-driven drama
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