My Name Is Khan
Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of Mumbai, has Asperger's syndrome. He marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX who treat him as a terrorist because of his condition and his race.
Directed by Karan Johar · Drama · Romance · 165 min · 2010
Director
Karan Johar
Writer
Shibani Bathija, {{Infobox
Studio
Fox Star Studios / Fox Searchlight Pictures / Dharma Productions / Red Chillies Entertainment / Image Nation Abu Dhabi
Release
2010-02-10
Runtime
165 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Full Plot
Rizvan Khan, an Indian Muslim with Asperger's syndrome, navigates life in California after his mother's death. He falls in love with a Hindu single mother, Mandira Rathod, and marries her, but their happiness is short-lived as Islamophobia surges following the 9/11 attacks. The family faces tragedy when Rizvan's stepson is attacked at a soccer field, leading to a devastating confrontation that changes everything.
Cast & Characters
Rizwan Khan
Shah Rukh Khan
Mandira Rathod Khan
Kajol
Sameer "Sam" Rathod Khan
Arjan Aujla
Zakir Khan
Jimmy Shergill
Hasina Khan
Sonya Jehan
Razia Khan
Zarina Wahab
teenage Rizvan
Adarsh Gourav
young Rizvan
Tanay Chheda
young Zakir
Jaikishen Bhatia
Reese Garrick, Sam's friend
Kenton Duty
Sarah Garrick
Katie A. Keane
Mark Garrick
Dominic Renda
Barack Obama
Christopher B. Duncan
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $12.0M, My Name Is Khan has grossed $42.3M worldwide — about 3.5x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Shah Rukh Khan appears in 7 films in our catalog, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Jawan.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
My Name Is Khan opened very well in most places across the world, and set many records in the process.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
My Name Is Khan holds 8.0/10 on TMDb (1475 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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My Name Is Khan holds 8.0/10 on TMDb (1475 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is My Name Is Khan?+
My Name Is Khan has a runtime of 165 min.
Who directed My Name Is Khan?+
My Name Is Khan was directed by Karan Johar.
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