Karan Johar gives credits to Shah Rukh Khan for the success of My Name Is Khan; says, “I rank his performance in My Name Is Khan as among his career best”

Karan Johar's directed My Name Is Khan completes 13 years.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

February 13, 2023 - 2:54 PM IST

Karan Johar’s directorial My Name is Khan recently completed 13 years on February 12. It was a film that revolved around a Muslim man from India with Asperger's Syndrome, played by Shah Rukh Khan. After his world implodes as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he travels across the US to visit President Barack Obama. The film was praised for its uncommon subject matter, soulful music and the performances given by SRK and Kajol.

Karan Johar gives credits to Shah Rukh Khan for the success of My Name Is Khan; says, “I rank his performance in My Name Is Khan as among his career best”

My Name Is Khan is considered one of the best films directed by Karan Johar. In a recent interview, KJo told ETimes about his 2010 directed film. He said, “It stands tall in my oeuvre to this day. If you ask me what made it so special, I’d have to give the credit to Shibani Bathija. This was the first time I surrendered completely to the vision of the writer. And I think we succeeded in bringing a certain heft to my cinema, normally not associated with me.”

Shah Rukh Khan’s My Name Is Khan left Karan feeling emotionally spent. He said, “It was two back-to-back serious dramas Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and My Name Is Khan. After these two, I purposely made a candyfloss film like Student Of The Year.” Karan also gave credits to Shah Rukh Khan for the success of My Name Is Khan. He revealed, “The volume of research he did on the Asperger’s Syndrome, and the time he took off to get the speech and body language right just showed his dedication to the film and role. I rank his performance in My Name Is Khan as among his career’s best along with Chak De (India), Swades and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa.”

When Karan was asked to pick his favourite moment from My Name Is Khan, he revealed that he loved the scene when Rizwan confessed his love or Mandira. He said, “The moment on the hill when Rizwan confesses his love for Mandira. I think there is an innocence in their love which no longer exists in any relationship. Love has become just a swipe. What Mandira and Rizwan shared was real and honest.”

Further, Karan denied thinking about making a sequel to the film. He said, “No, once I tell my story, I move on. I know there was a sequel to my Student Of The Year. But that was not directed by me. So, no. I wouldn’t like to revisit My Name Is Khan. But I hope Rizwan and Mandira have another child by now, and that they have mended their broken marriage.”

Karan Johar is considered one of the most successful directors from India. However, he believes he is not taken seriously enough as a filmmaker. He said, “Maybe because I do so many fun things that do not tally with the image of a... quote-unquote… 'serious filmmaker'. But if I had a chance to do my career all over again, I would still do everything exactly the same way. I would still judge Jhalak Dikhla Jaa with the same fervour as directing My Name Is Khan.”

Karan Johar received his second Filmfare Award for Best Director for the movie My Name Is Khan as it dealt with a delicate subject in a fair manner. The filmmaker took an unorthodox approach to this film.

Karan will return to directing with the forthcoming romantic-comedy Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The film stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi, as well as Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. It is slated to release in theatres on July 28, 2023.

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