Tuesday, December 23, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

Sad That 'My Name Is Khan' Is Still Relevant: SRK

Darpan News Desk IANS, 14 Feb, 2017 12:23 PM
  • Sad That 'My Name Is Khan' Is Still Relevant: SRK
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, whose movie "My Name Is Khan" on Sunday clocked seven years since its release, feels sad that the film's plot about the plight of Muslims in the US after 9/11 is still relevant in present times.
 
The 2010 drama film, which also featured actress Kajol, told the story about Rizvan Khan, who embarks on a journey to meet the US President after his son's killing and attempts to change people's perception about religion.
 
Shah Rukh tweeted: "It's kinda sad too that 'My Name Is Khan' is still relevant. But thanks Karan (Johar), Ravi, Kajol, SEL Shibani Niranjan Deepa Jimmy and all cast/crew for a special film."
 
The actor's message, it seems, hints at US President Donald Trump's controversial executive order to temporarily bar entry into the US to refugees and citizens from seven Muslim-majority nations.
 
The order suspends for 120 days the entry of all refugees and the issuing of visas for 90 days for citizens from seven countries -- Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Iran -- until new mechanisms can be put in place to screen them more effectively.
 
 
Karan, who helmed the film, thanked Shah Rukh, who essayed the role of Rizwan Khan in the film.
 
"Thank you Rizvan for spreading your love, your message, your innocence... Seven years of 'My Name Is Khan'," Karan tweeted.
 
Brazlian author Paulo Coelho, who is popular for his thought provoking literary works, also congratulated Shah Rukh. 
 
Coehlo on Saturday night took to Twitter, where he shared a screenshot of one of his previous tweets which mentioned that Shah Rukh deserved an Oscar for his work if Hollywood was not manipulated.
 
In a fresh tweet along with the screenshot, Coelho wrote: "'My Name Is Khan' and I am not a terrorist' Congratulations SRK for the seventh anniversary of this wonderful movie!."
 
The message in the screenshot read: "His first and (only movie) I watched (this year, even it was released in 2008) was 'My Name Is Khan'. And not only the movie was excellent, but SRK deserved an Oscar if Hollywood was not manipulated. He kindly offered to send the other titles -- As you probably guess, it is not easy to find them in Switzerland."

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Love It When I'm Busy: Vidya Balan

Actress Vidya Balan, who has a packed 2017 with releases like "Tumhari Sulu", "Aami" -- a yet untitled biopic on writer Kamala Das -- and "Begum Jaan", says she loves it when she keeps busy.

Love It When I'm Busy: Vidya Balan

Link-up Rumours Don't Bother Me: Disha Patani

Link-up Rumours Don't Bother Me: Disha Patani
Disha has been been rumoured to be in a relationship with Tiger Shroff, with whom she featured in the song "Befikra".

Link-up Rumours Don't Bother Me: Disha Patani

How 'Udta Punjab' Changed Alia's Perspective

How 'Udta Punjab' Changed Alia's Perspective
Versatile actress Alia Bhatt says playing a victim of drug abuse in "Udta Punjab" earlier this year, helped in changing her outlook.

How 'Udta Punjab' Changed Alia's Perspective

Kriti Sanon Announces Sale For Her Label Ms. Taken

Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon on Friday launched the "Kiss - Keep it stylish sale" for her label Ms. Taken.

Kriti Sanon Announces Sale For Her Label Ms. Taken

Was Intimidating To Work With Aamir, Sakshi: Fatima Sana Shaikh

Was Intimidating To Work With Aamir, Sakshi: Fatima Sana Shaikh
Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh says it was intimidating to work with senior actors like Aamir Khan and Sakshi Tanwar in "Dangal".

Was Intimidating To Work With Aamir, Sakshi: Fatima Sana Shaikh

Sonu Nigam named goodwill ambassador for Fight Hunger Foundation

Sonu Nigam named goodwill ambassador for Fight Hunger Foundation
Singer Sonu Nigam has been announced as the Goodwill Ambassador for Indian NGO Fight Hunger Foundation. He has also released a song to help raise awareness about the cause.

Sonu Nigam named goodwill ambassador for Fight Hunger Foundation