My Name Is Khan / माई नेम इज़ खान (2009) - Shahrukh Khan, Kajol Devgan, Karan Johar's Film

Kajol asks limited overseas shoots for My Name Is Khan

2008-10-24T14:53:00.004+05:30

Kajol has requested buddy Karan Johar to use her dates for the overseas shoot of My Name Is Khan for not more than 20 days at a stretch. The actress does not want to be away from home for long periods of time.

KJo's film starring Shah Rukh Khan will be shot extensively in the US. It is slated to start filming in mid-December in Los Angeles followed by another schedule in New York.

Outdoor scenes

Says a source, "Kajol has told the director-producer that she would shoot for 20 days non-stop on location to enable all the outdoor scenes being canned. She desires that the indoor portions be shot as far as possible in Mumbai. As her hubby Ajay Devgan is also busy with his shoots, she wants to be around for Nysa. The child cannot travel with them all the time. Also, Kajol does not want to stay away from Mumbai for months."
When asked, Kajol preferred not to comment about her request.

Script matters

After a great deal of speculation, Kads had agreed to do My Name Is Khan. The actress had maintained during her media interactions for U Me Aur Hum that as she had not read the script, she was unable to give her confirmation earlier as reported ('In The Kadszone'; Hitlist, April 3).

The film has Bollywood's hottest on-screen couple working together after seven years. They were last seen in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). Kajol had made a brief appearance with SRK in the Om Shanti Om (2007) title track.

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Film My Name Is KHAN a true story: Karan Johar

2008-05-02T19:59:00.000+05:30

Karan Johar looks very ‘corporate’ parked behind the big table, planning a strategy for his next, signing papers, and instructing his team. Even the casual T-shirt, jeans and designer sunglasses cannot take that away from him. Next to him is a Louis Vuitton haversack. Whoever said success was about boring black suits and dull briefcases? Read on as KJo talks about his film, SRK and future plans.

So you finally got your dream team together?
Yes, Kajol is doing my film and I’m very happy… last time, she hadn’t turned down my film, per se. I needed her to shoot out of the country for ninety days and she didn’t want to leave Nysa for such a long time. This time around I told her, ‘I need you. You just have to do my film.’ That was it

The SRK-Kajol jodi comes with expectations.
I’d like people not to think of the kind of love story they have in their head. This is very screenplay-driven. I have just cast the actors that are required for the film. I haven’t looked at SRK and Kajol as a pair. It’s been written by Shibaji Bhatija and she has done a great job. But I am pertified, mortified and absolutely hysterical about directing this film. I even asked Shibani after reading the first draft, ‘Do you think I am the right person to direct this?’ The tone of the film is such. All I can say is that in my entire career this is possibly the biggest risk I am taking.

A bigger risk than KANK?
KANK, for me, turned out to be a risk. I didn’t venture out knowing it would turn out to be risky. I really don’t know which way this film will go. I hope it goes the way I want it to, because it’s an important film, irrespective of who’s in it or who makes it. But I don’t think there is a better cast than Shah Rukh and Kajol for this film.

Who do you think is most equipped to make it?
Mani Ratnam.

It’s called My Name Is Khan? Or just Khan?
Actually, the title is the only thing that is not final about it. I am still trying to get a title which is my preference, and I hope I get it. But there will definitely be Khan in the title.

Tell me about the film?
It’s an emotional drama (laughs). The other day someone called me and said, ‘Hey, I heard you are making a film called My Name is King Khan and it’s based on SRK’s life.’ I said ‘No, it’s an emotional love story. It’s about a man and his wife but there are a lot of issues and very interesting plot points.’

Finalised the remaining cast for the film?
No. Right now, only Shah Rukh and Kajol are on board; and let me tell you, that was done just two days ago. I was telling Kajol, it didn’t happen the last time around but this time I have to do this movie with both of you. I had to direct this film with them.

Have you seen promos of her film, U, Me Aur Hum?
I have seen one promo and it’s always great to see Kajol. She told me that working with Ajay was like working with the finest director she’s ever worked with. So I am really excited to see the film.

The best she’s worked with? And you didn’t take that as a personal insult!
No! Kajol is a very clever girl and she said that he has directed her amazingly and he has made her look fabulous. I have watched one song from the film and it’s beautiful. I’d gone across to their new house, which is beautiful and Ajay played it for me.

Oh, bonding with Mr D??
It’s all good, yaar. I don’t know how all these stories start. Things between Ajay and me have always been civil, and now they are warm. When I meet him, we chat. I may not have a one-to-one like I have with Kajol but it’s always wonderful to talk to him.

Has Kajol forgiven you for not inviting her for Farah’s baby shower that you hosted?
(Laughs) I’d invited her. I’d told her that it was happening and she had to come but I forgot to tell her the date. But that’s okay. Farah’s cool, so is Kajol. (Laughs some more) I am quite a cadet when it comes to these things, I need lists.

Do you feel the burden of expectations from your next film?
Always. I am complexed, insecure, shaky… everything. Success means nothing. Every day is a new beginning. I still feel like I am yet to make a film I am completely proud of. That I would turn back the clock and say, ‘I don’t need to change a thing.’ Whichever film of mine I watch, I cringe in parts, I get angry with myself… I ask myself, ‘why did I do this?’ I feel I haven’t made a film that is flawless. No filmmaker will tell you he or she has made the perfect film. For me, each film has regrets. I want a hundred per cent satisfation.

How do you view other director’s films?
I always look at other directors films and say, ‘Oh God! They are all so much better than me.’ When I saw Chak De! India, I was blown away by the tone of this movie, I could never achieve it. When I saw Taare Zameen Par, I was like, ‘I don’t have the guts to make this film.’ I am always in awe.

How many films do you have in you?
I think, a hundred. Everyday there is a film made inside me. Every time I see a relationship, or witness an emotional moment, I want to capture it. I am all about borrowing from real people, their lives and make movies about them. So I meet somebody, or hear a story, it makes me want to make a film about it. I wish I could. But unfortunately, I can’t.

I would really like to see you do a ‘real’ film. Based on a true story, I mean.
Actually, the film that I am directing now, is half true. It’s based on a true story.

You are joking!
Not at all. I can’t really talk about this but it’s based on a real-life couple and something that happened to them. They are based out of this country. We have fictionalised the second half but the first half is based on a completely true story. The second half begins with what happens to the protagonist, then Shibani fictionalised what could have happened and it works for me totally.

They know you are making a film about their life?
Yes, they do, and I have officially bought the rights to their life.

You can do that??
Ok, bought rights to their story. I think they were also in need… in terms of… Actually don’t want to go there. I just felt that I needed to compensate them.

Are you and SRK jointly getting into production and launching three movies?
Shah Rukh has Red Chillies, and I have Dharma, but we are kind of together anyway. We are producing our own films but any deal that I strike, it’s always in consultation with Shah Rukh and he will be a part of it. So he and I are one in any case, even though we are not one on paper. Anything I do, I run it by him first. Any decision he takes, we discuss. So it’s like Red Chillies and Dharma are the same.

Will you co-produce?
We might, of course. That could be the future. I think we are two forces that could very well combine together. In essence, we already are one. I have a joke with Aryan (SRK’s son) I always tell him, ‘you better be nice to me, someday you will inherit everything that I have.’ I always ask him, ‘you want my Bandra house, or ‘you want my town house?’

As long as you are feeling generous, I’ll take your office.
Ha, ha… sure. But seriously, SRK’s kids are really the closest I am going to get to kids for a while. So they get everything.

Directing, modelling, designing, TV show, hosting live shows. Anything new on the agenda?
I get really strange offers. Especially acting ones. For some reason, people think I can act. Of course, I don’t take them up.

Offers from who? Please tell.
No, no. You don’t even want to know. Let me tell you they have not been from any great names. (laughs)

Not Mani Ratnam?
(Cracks up) No, from him, I mean I would totally consider it if he offered me a role. I think I have pretty much done everything I ever wanted to do. I have done it all… my primary passion is making movies. Everything else is extra-curricular. My big dream is Dharma Productions. That’s more my father’s dream than mine. He wanted it to be huge and be known all over the world.

You have already done that…
I want to make it much bigger. I have been making one film in two years. Now I want to do three films a year, and who knows where I will go after that… if that experiment or endeavour is successful. I will take it from there.

And you obviously cannot direct three films a year.
That’s why we have a host of new talent. A host of new directors: Tarun, Siddharth Malhotra and Renzil. They are all first-timers and they’re making films for me. Then I have an animation film being made. We are officially launching four films, one after the other.

Tell me about the film.
My animation film is called Kootchie Kootchie Hota Hai takes off from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. It’s KKHH with dogs, cats, orangutans, pigs, donkeys and all sorts of animals. It’s an animal world but like a human world. The amenities are what you and I are used to. They have schools, colleges, hospitals, and we have…

Prada?
(sniggers) Ummm, you never know… I am the Devil and I cannot do without Prada. But we are collaborating with Prana, who are experts in animation and they are are co-producing the film.

You lost your temper with Mannish Goel on Say Shaava Shaava.
I just felt that he wasn’t sporting enough. You cannot be in the entertainment business and be this sensitive. You have to learn to handle it better. You cannot get emotional and cry over a comment on the show. I can say this because I have all kinds of things written about me in newspapers and magazines. And I just laugh it off. If I didn’t, I would be a basket case. There is a guy called Shubbu or something who writes a blog about me. He is obsessed about me. Everyday he gets up and vents against me. I find his blog very entertaining. I read it everyday.

Ever commented on it?
I tried to, but you have to become a member to do that and I find that such a bother.

Will you meet this blogger?
I would love to meet him. He is the only person I know, who is more obsessed with me than I am with myself.

[Source: Bollywoodz.net > Latest Bollywood News & Gossips Blog ]

Karan Johar to ditch Shahrukh for My Name Is Khan

2008-03-24T21:15:00.002+05:30

When Shah Rukh Khan gave the dates he had reserved for Karan Johar’s Khan to Aditya Chopra for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, fellow actor Aamir Khan came into the picture.

It has been reported in an Indian daily that Karan Johar wasn’t happy when his good friend Shah Rukh delayed his film for Aditya and resorted to dump him altogether… replacing him with fellow actor and big time rival Aamir Khan. The idea of approaching Aamir for the centrepiece role in Khan came to Karan after hot actress Kajol suggested it to him. Apparently, Kajol was also upset that Shah Rukh had gone to the Yash Raj camp to rescue them from the doldrums of consecutive flops.

However, Karan decided not to take this desperate measure and admitted a Dharma defeat. He will now work with Shah Rukh and Kajol towards the end of the year.

What are your thoughts on this huge revelation… do you feel that Shah Rukh was wrong to ditch a good friend like Karan Johar, who has never made a movie without him, for Aditya Chopra… or do you think Shah Rukh made the right decision? Would you have loved to see Aamir working with Karan or not? Please use the comments section below for your feedback.

[Source: RadioSargam.com > RadioSargam.com is India's Premier Bollywood Entertainment Portal providing latest news, movie reviews and more... ]

Rs100 Crores For Rights Of "My Name Is Khan"

2008-03-03T14:57:00.005+05:30

The cinema revenue approaching again billion, the music sales bring an increasing number of foreign market booms, the satellite rights explode - so it is really no wonder why the total is so high that Eros Entertainment now Karan Johar for the rights of his new film "My name is Khan" will pay: Rich 100 crores (Rs. 1 billion). Actually, a reason for Karan, this tempting offer - the other 75 crores for the Abhi produced by him / Priyanka / John film includes - to assume there is not the tradition in Yashraj, since the beginning of Dharma Productions distributes its films.

However seem Yash Chopra and Aditya after a weak 2007 No 175 crores for Karan Johars films ready to have. The Eros-offer seems almost unausschlagbar - unless Karan Johar sets out on his friendship with the Chopras worth more than the 1.75 billion of Eros. The shortfalls are likely, however, they celebrated with "Om Shanti Om" but just the world's most successful Bollywood film. With "OSO" the film brought home a net import of nearly 1.25 billion rupees.

The filming of "My Name is Khan" with Shahrukh Khan in the lead role has not yet begun, but the struggle for the rights billion is already erupted.

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Karan Reveals Shibani Bhatija Writes Story For My Name Is Khan

2008-02-12T15:44:00.000+05:30

Karan has managed to get Kajol on board for his next directorial venture, opposite none other than Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh and Kajol will face the camera together after a gap of seven years. Incidentally, they were last seen sharing screen space in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Before leaving for New York, for location hunting, this morning, Karan confirmed the developments, "Yes, I am getting the hot pair back together. Kajol and Shah Rukh will be in my next film. It's an emotional love story, written by Shibani Bhatija."

Karan had wanted to recreate the Kajol-SRK magic in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna but she had turned down the part that finally went to Rani. On Koffee with Karan, Kajol made it public that Shah Rukh was upset with her for making her comeback with Aamir Khan in Fanaa, instead of doing a film with him.

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My Name Is Khan to be on the floors this August

2008-01-12T15:42:00.000+05:30

Karan Johar’s next film My Name is Khan, is finally expected to go on the floors in August this year.
The film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead. Post-marriage and motherhood, this will be Kajol’s third film. After her comeback with Kunal Kohli’s Fanaa, Karan has been very keen to work with his favourite actress.

A source says, "The film revolves around the relationship of a husband and wife and what happens between them post 9/11. A bulk of the filming will take place in the US. Since most of the film will be shot on locales in and around UK, it remains to be seen whether Kajol will take up the project. The actress has always maintained that she does not like to be away from her daughter for too long. Currently, the actress is busy with her home production U Me Aur Hum." Following the success of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kajol took a sabbatical from movies. This is the only film that SRK has signed for the year and will be putting his entire attention on it after his other releases.

In an interview Karan Johar said, "I'll start around August 2008. It's a project that needs careful handling. There's a lot of conjecture….is it about 9/11 terrorism. But at heart Khan—that's what I want to call it—is a love story. For the first time I'm not writing my own film. Shibani Bhatija is. She co-wrote Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna with me. It's my story but her screenplay. I'm enjoying the experience of watching the plot evolve from the outside. Every day we discuss the characters."

[ Sources: SRKTheDon.BlogSpot.com > A Fantastic Blog for Shah Rukh Khan, IndiaFM > India's No.1 Bollywood site. ]

Priyanka Chopra Is Likely To Be Seen In My Name Is Khan

2007-12-28T15:35:00.000+05:30

She may not have arrived in Bollywood with a bang.

But the former Miss World has definitely made a splash in recent times acting in two of the biggest blockbusters Krrish and Don opposite Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan respectively. But, it was her stellar performance as Akshay Kumar’s boss in Aitraaz that has endeared her to the people.

Not one to shy away from roles that offer her a chance to display her histrionics, Priyanka Chopra has a whole range of films that would put her on the rung of superstardom Drona, God Tussi Great Ho, Love Story 2050, Chamki Chameli to name some. Says she,"It’s great to play different characters, and all these films are so different from each other, it’s really fun. Drona still needs to be wrapped up, and Love Story 2050 is ready for release by April 2008, let’s see how it goes."

It’s Drona, however, she is is excited about at the moment, as she is playing Abhishek Bachchan’s bodyguard in the film, and for which she had to undergo special training in the Sikh martial art form. How did she feel doing all those macho stunts in the film? "Yes, I had to train in this Sikh martial art form using kirpans and chakkars. It was a bit difficult and required a lot of flexibility. I did quite a bit of stunts which resulted in the muscle pull. But, overall, the experience was great," she explains. Does she have any memorable moments while doing the film? "I hurt myself during the filming of Drona, and had a bad muscle pull, that’s the only thing that I can remember now, as it still hurts."

She will also be soon working in Karan Johar’s next venture My Name is Khan, which is set on USA post 9/11. And, expectedly, she is all excited about it. It is said that in a film industry, it is difficult for female co-stars to become friends. What does she have to say about it? "No, it’s not true, I have loads of them."

She has gone a long way in a short span of time. But, she has proved herself many a times by delivering one hit after another. Is it going to be Hollywood next? "Let’s see nothing has come up till now." Ask her about the numbers game, and she smiles, "It’s just a category which creates nice gossip." Link-up is a ball game in Bollywood which every actor has to deal with and she has also become one of the players in it. How does she deal with such things? "By not caring about them and not letting them interfere with my work."

Nowadays, actors endorsing brands and becoming the brand ambassadors is the in-thing. What does Priyanka feel about it? "I didn’t want to do ads before. This is my fourth year in this industry and four years seems like a lot of time because I have done so many films during this time. But, I didn’t want to do ads before because I wanted to establish myself at a certain position so that I could do the kind of ads that I wanted to do. I didn’t want to just endorse any product. That’s the reason I didn’t sign anything before."
Priyanka says that she is "very particular about everything that she does, whether it’s the brands I pick, the films I do or whether it’s the company that I keep."

[ Source: The Times Of India > Provides News From Around India and the World ]

Shahrukh and Karan are still confused about the movie title: 'My Name is Khan' or 'Khan'?

2007-12-23T20:55:00.000+05:30

King Khan gets everything that he wishes for. But there's one thing that he couldn't manage. The title of E Nivas's film My Name is Anthony Gonsolves. It is believed that Shah Rukh was so impressed by the title that he wanted to have a similar title for one of his films. Thus his next film has been titled as My Name is Khan.

At the music launch of My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves, Shah Rukh quipped "My Name is Anthony Gonsolves is a beautiful title. It sounds lyrical and has a little naughtiness to it. I like this title so much that when Nikhil and E Nivas told me about this title, I thought that they should not make this film so that I can take this title. But they worked so hard and made this film."

It is also believed that Karan is having a second thought on the title of My Name Is Khan. Earlier in his interviews filmmaker Karan Johar explained that his film will be called either My Name is Khan or just Khan. If sources are to be believed Shah Rukh Khan has liked My Name is Khan, while Karan who's believes much in the 'K' factor is keen to title his films Khan .

It can be recalled that all of Karan's films - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna – start with 'K'. In fact, he is currently working on an animation film titled Kuchie Kuchie Hota Hai.

According to an industry insider Karan is superstitious and wants to follow his K factor as it has always turned out well for him. But Shah Rukh who doesn't believe in any fallacy feels the title My name Is Khan is apt for the movie.

As per reports the film is not on terrorism, except for one 9/11 scene. Shah Rukh plays the title role while an actress still has to be finalized. As per the latest Karan is in talks with his current favorite Kareena Kapoor for the female lead, while earlier he had expressed interest to cast his favorite pair Shah Rukh and Kajol once again after Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

[Source: Movies.IndiaTimes.com > The one-stop shop for news, movie gossip, latest events, filmi awards, exclusive interviews, and hot and sexy wallpapers. ]

'Khan' or 'My Name Is Khan'?...Karan Johar confirms!

2007-11-25T14:54:00.000+05:30

So what is Karan Johar's next venture called? Is it 'King Khan'? Or is it 'Khan'? Or has it been re-titled 'My Name Is Khan'? Reports in the media suggest it’s called 'My Name Is Khan'. In fact, Karan is breaking away from the ‘K’ factor this time [all his films start with the alphabet ‘K’].

“I haven’t zeroed on any title yet,” Karan confides, “It could be 'My Name Is Khan' or just 'Khan'. But it’s not 'King Khan'. Where did that one come from?” Reportedly, the film is based on terrorism. “It’s not! That’s another rumour. There’s no terrorism angle in my film. Yes, there’s a mention of the 9/11 episode, but nothing beyond that,” he clears the air.

The film has been delayed slightly. It was expected to start before the year came to a close, but will now roll in second quarter of 2008 and will hit the screens in April 2009. And yes, the film teams the golden combo – SRK and Kajol – after a hiatus. “I can’t confirm on Kajol’s presence till I talk to her. I’ve shifted my film ahead and need to sit with her on the fresh dates,” Karan reveals.

Meanwhile, Karan has started work on the animation version of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', called 'Koochie Koochie Hota Hai'. Also, the Tarun Mansukhani-directed film, starring Abhishek, Priyanka and John, is expected to roll shortly.

[Source: MSN.co.in > Movies & Entertainment ]

Kajol and Shahrukh are to team-up to create magic on the Big Screens in "My Name Is Khan"

2007-11-20T22:35:00.000+05:30

It is very well known that the bubbly pair Kajol and SRK will sizzle on the big screens with their excellent acting stuffs and potentials. They both are really good friends and they respect each other off screens. They both have worked together in quite number of films and they have rocked on big screens by appearing with a good on-screen chemistry also.

This rocking pair has now teamed-up for Karan Johar’s ‘My Name Is Khan’! It is greatly anticipated that they will set the hot fire on the screen with their awesome and mind blowing acting. In general, the ravishing sensational beauty Kajol will give her special appearance in most of the Shah Rukh Khans hit movies. And now, this pair has matched opposite after 6 years. Kajol is performing the lengthy power-packed role standing opposite to her friendship hero Shah Rukh Khan. Let us all wait to see the sizzling acting of Kajol and SRK in ‘My Name Is Khan’

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Ohk...so shahrukh was little naughty when he was young...

2007-11-15T19:30:00.000+05:30

Nothing much for today. I was unable to find something new on "My Name Is Khan" so no gossips for today...But i do found one unpopular and unfamiliar snap of Shahrukh Khan. I don't know anything about this picture but i found it very amusing as SRK is very young and naughty... I guess he was in school at the time this picture was clicked...just thought of sharing it with you so you don't feel disappointed if you have come to check for an update...
Here's the present....

If you like it do post your comments and share it with your friends...

SRK ditched Hirani and Shankar for pal KJo's "My Name Is Khan"

2007-11-13T21:51:00.000+05:30

Shah Rukh Khan decided not to be part of the two films he had verbally committed to so that he can do close pal, Karan Johar's My Name Is Khan.

The King Khan had claimed he is jobless for next eight months as he is neither doing the Rajkumar Hirani film nor the sci-fi thriller, Robot to be directed by Sivaji maker, Shankar. He cited creative differences for parting with Shankar and it was reported that Vidhu Vinod Chopra's accusations had made him leave the Hirani film.

Earlier there was a strong buzz that Karan Johar's My Name Is Khan would be starting in May end with a shooting stint in the US where the film is based. But our sources inform, "The film has actually been pushed forward with principle photography beginning in December end. Karan wants to capture the US winter as it is a part of the script. SRK's equation with close pal KJo is legendary and any given time his first preference for a film project would be Karan. This film also brings back Kajol opposite him after a gap of over 6 years so the King Khan's preference needs no more reasoning."

Another reliable source informs, "Karan has been making frequent trips to the US for determining the look of the film amongst other things. Presently discussions over Shah Rukh and Kajol's look in the film and the costumes are in the final stages with everything else almost finalized. Such a phase for a film nowadays generally comes when the film is just about to begin. Had it been a May end start it would have been too early to arrive at this stage."

The Om Shanti Om star has often been accused of playing it safe by preferring to work only with his close circle of filmmakers that includes the Chopras and Karan Johar. While he had often refuted these accusations this latest example proves otherwise. He had the perfect opportunity this time with very unlike Shah Rukh Khan roles in Rajkumar Hirani's film based on Chetan Bhagat's best selling novel, Five Point Someone and Shankar's Robot but he seems to have wasted it.

The Karan Johar film, My Name Is Khan is about how people with Muslim names are viewed with suspicion internationally after the terror attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. SRK is extremely excited about this project and has been equating his personal experiences as a Muslim traveller abroad with the film's subject.

[Source: Indya.com > It happens only in India ]

British boxer Aamir Khan in Karan Johar’s My Name Is Khan?

2007-11-11T14:13:00.000+05:30

Now this news might amuse you, or either baffle you… British boxer Aamir Khan in a cameo with ShahRukh Khan in Karan Johar’s next My Name Is Khan…

If rumours are to be believed… the Olympic silver medalist could be playing a brief yet pivital role in Karan Johar’s next magnum opus. The film is based on terrorism and its after-effects on an NRI Muslim couple (ShahRukh Khan, Kajol). Reports suggest that Aamir Khan will play himself in a 1 minute scene in which he is seen at a memorial ceremony for victims of terrorism.

Karan Johar is no stranger to getting celebrities to cameo in his movies, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna saw hot American model Saira Khan playing Abhishek Bachchan’s wife in the latter part of the movie. Now it seems that Karan wants to touch the hearts of the British Muslims in the UK… by inviting the most popular British Pakistani in the UK, for a cameo.

What are your thoughts on this story… do you think this is a good ploy from Karan Johar… or is it just a Khan too many...

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Has Kajol agreed to work with Shahrukh Khan in "My Name Is Khan"?

2007-11-11T14:04:00.000+05:30

The golden pair Kajol-n-Shahrukh is most likely to be seen on-screen yet again and there’s no prize for guessing on who has signed the ever shining on-screen duo; it’s none other than KJO.

Kajol had refused Karan Johar’s ‘KANK’ as the movie was to be shot in the US and the actress was not comfortable being away from her daughter Nysa for the long shoot schedule but, now as Nysa has now grown up, the actress is confident that ‘Dear Papa’ Ajay can take care of their daughter while she is busy shooting; of course in the ‘US of A’ which is Karan’s favorite shooting destination.

The tension between Ajay Devgan and Shahrukh has not eased but, Kadz has decided to go ahead as she has been waiting for a good movie to come her way for some time now.

For all the Kajol-SRK fans out there, this is good news as after the 5-years long wait, all the ‘Gham’ seems to be gone as ‘Khushi’ is on the horizon.

[Source: Bollywoodblog.com > A gossip magazine about Bollywood ]

Kajol -SRK to sizzle again in My Name Is Khan? - "Hindustan Times"

2007-11-11T13:50:00.000+05:30

The news is finally out – two of the hottest actors from Bollywood who set the silver screen on fire with their on-screen chemistry - have given their nods to their favorite director and best friend Karan Johar's next film based on a story that revolves around post 9/11 trauma by an Indian couple. We are talking about Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan of course, whose screen pairing would warm the cockles of many a heart.

While it's a safely guarded secret that the Johar camp has been trying hard not to leak out, murmurs from the Devgun household have sent strong signals of the unconventional bahu doing not one but three projects, her husband's home production, You. Me and Hum Raj Kumar Santoshi's Ramayana and Karan Johar's untitled venture.

That's quite a handful for this full time mother and now part time actor.

What made her sign on the dotted line? Was it the urge to get back to the arc lights as her daughter Nysa is growing up and thus leaves her with more free time on her hands?

While it's a safely guarded secret that the Johar camp has been trying hard not to leak out, murmurs from the Devgun household have sent strong signals of the unconventional bahu Karan Johar's untitled venture. Insiders reveal that it was partly because 'Saying 'No' to Karan is not only impossible, it's also painful' and her decision to face the camera is also slightly selfish and personal. 'I'd get to spend more time with him (Ajay Devgun),' is what this fiery actor is supposed to have confided in a friend.

Will the Johar film also star any of the four Bachchans? The hot debate whether any one of them would actually agree to work in the film also starring their pet hate SRK has exhausted all possibilities with virtually every angle explored as to how, why and what would KJ do to keep his best buddy happy and yet make sure that the First Family in tinselville he is so close to doesn't get offended - A tough decision on his part undoubtedly.

That may be something that KJ must be working hard to work out – come to think of it – he must be actually spending more sleepless nights mulling over it than writing the script for the film? But is it too much of a query to ask whether Kajol's cousin Rani Mukherjee(and his current favorite) will also be a part of it?

"There are several roles which require many competent actors to portray some strong characters but besides the lead pair, no one else has been finalized," confirms one source from the Johar camp.

Whatever may be the outcome, the result should be worth the wait now that the only star pair presently which could ensure a grand initial at the box office and command a successful come back after a gap of six years, has decided to get back together again. Their last film together was the 2001 release dharma Productions' Kabhie Khushi Kanbhi Gham.

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My Name Is Khan - KJo’s next with SRK & Kajol

2007-11-08T15:10:00.000+05:30

After KANK, Karan Johar is once again back on director’s seat. Though, highly criticized for his last movie, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna for preaching infelditiy, KJo (yes, he is not any more known as Karan) seems to finally got out from the criticism web. He has just finalized the working title for his new movie - Khan which deals with social issues and terrorism. Well, finally he seems to be growing and making some sensible movies.

No points for guessing the actor though. His family, brother, love or whatever he calls, the lead will be played by Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh Khan will be seen is totally new getup of “KHAN”. As the movie deals with social problems faced by NRIs & Pakistani people living in US/UK, SRK will be given totally new looking. No more those candy floss love stricken or love craving looks. As reported, KJo (aren’t you still used to it ?) is making rounds of various NRI communities, NGOs in New York doing heavy research upon the subject.

The movie will also hold the terrorism plots and its aftermath both upon the victims and the terrorist family & community. As usual, the movie will be shot mostly in New York and London.

Now the best part, after making numerous rounds and lots of story sessions, KJo has finally got his favorite actress Kajol too onboard. So after K3G, once again we will be seeing SRK & Kajol sharing same screen space (not just blink & miss scenes).

The movie is slated to be released somewhere in August next year.

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Shah Rukh Khan does yet another film with Aditya Chopra titled "My Name is Khan"

2007-11-08T15:05:00.000+05:30

The first venture that Aditya Chopra launched with Shah Rukh Khan is still going strong in Maratha Mandir and has already finished its 600th week- that was Dilwale Dulhaniyan Le Jayenge. And the second time they came together they kicked off Mr Bachchan’s film career. So let us imagine that this time when Aditya Chopra comes back with Shah Rukh Khan it is going to be a sweep-all success for the team. Yes, Adi is back into the Director’s hot seat with his next project, which is going to be an action pact film. Sources reveal, “Aditya Chopra has decided on Shah Rukh Khan as the lead in his next film. Right now, he is working on the script for the same. He wants to make an action-packed film and he has cast his favourite Khan, SRK, to play the lead.” The movie is going to be a one-man show and therefore it is not a multi-starer and will go on floors in December. So who all are eagerly waiting for the show?

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Kajol in Karan Johar’s next film "My Name is Khan"

2007-11-08T15:00:00.000+05:30

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol will feature in Karan Johar’s next film that follows the travails of an Indian couple post 9/11.

Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan first starred together in the romantic family drama Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), a film that was so successful it continues to run uninterrupted till date in a theater in Mumbai! Their last film together Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam (2001), produced and directed by Karan Johar, was a huge success too.

Kajol is currently working on U, Me Aur Hum in which she is paired opposite her husband Ajay Devgan, who is also the director. In addition she has signed up for Raj Kumar Santoshi’s Ramayan. A few days earlier she had told Times of India that she would not sign any more films.

“I can’t handle any more assignments at the same time,” she said. According to a source, the dusky 31-year-old found it hard to turn down Karan Johar with whom she enjoys an excellent professional rapport. Besides, Kajol feels, while taking on more work may keep her away from her daughter Nysa it will allow her to spend more time with her husband Ajay Devgan.

Interestingly, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam (2001) featured Amitabh Bachchan, another close friend of Karan Johar besides Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan. However, in view of a simmering professional rivalry between Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan it is moot if he or any of the Bachchans will feature in the new film.

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Why "My Name is Khan" ? - A bit more...

2007-11-06T18:28:00.000+05:30

Please Read : The Idea Behind "My Name Is Khan" For Previous Reference.
"Internationally, if you have a Muslim surname, you might be considered a terrorist," said Khan.

CAIRO — Inspired by his own personal experience, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will star a new movie on discrimination against people with Muslim second names in the post 9/11 world.

"My name is Khan" is directed by renowned Indian filmmaker Karan Johar and features six people with Muslim names who are viewed with suspicion and forced to endure extra security checks in international airports six years after the 9/11 attacks.

A growing number of Muslims are victims of what some call "traveling while a Muslim".

US rights groups say that racial profiling has been on the upswing since 9/11.

More than 500 people are denied entry to the US daily because of their identity.

"At London airport, every time I go, people recognize me, but they see my second name, and they give me an extra checking."

"These days, I am the one who’s stopped, so it's okay, he carries my bags for me," Khan laughed.

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SRK,Kajol together! in "My Name Is Khan"

2007-11-06T18:21:00.000+05:30

“My name is Khan” is Karan johar’s next movie, Which has one of bollywood’s hottest couple SRK and KAJOL on screen.

The wait is now over and we can see the SRK and Kajol together on big screen.
Sources reveal that shooting stint will start by end of decemeber this year and would be released in early 2009.

According to Industry sources, The movie “My name is khan” is about how people with muslim names are seen with suspicion inaternationally after 9/11 terror attack in United states. Karan is very exicted and tight lipped about this project.

Both are making a comeback together almost after gap of 7 years,they have given big hits like DDLJ, Kuch Kuch hota hai, Khabi khusie khabi gham. Everybody expected kajol to make a comeback with SRK,but it went other way that she was paired opposite to Aamir in Faana.

Karan johar is already making frequent visits to US to finalise the look of the film and final discussions are going on costumes of SRK and KAJOL.

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SRK, Kajol to star together in "My Name Is Khan"

2007-11-06T18:16:00.000+05:30

Shah Rukh Khan reportedly said that he is free for some time as he is not doing Shanker's Robot and Raj Kumar Hirani's next venture. He will now be working on Karan Johar's next film titled 'My Name Is Khan'.The shooting will begin by the end of December with a shooting stint in the US where the film is based.

It is said that Karan wants to capture the US winter as it is a part of the script. Sources reveal that the film brings together Kajol opposite him after a gap of over six years.

An industry source says, "The film 'My Name Is Khan' is about how people with Muslim names are viewed with suspicion internationally after the terror attacks in the United States.

The King Khan is extremely excited about this project and has been equating his personal experiences as a Muslim traveller abroad with the film's subject."

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"My Name Is Khan" - A film about post-9/11 discrimination against Muslims...

2007-11-04T23:15:00.000+05:30

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says his next film will look at discrimination faced by Muslims after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks in the United States.

Khan, who like many prominent stars in the Indian film industry is Muslim, has faced extra scrutiny after the 2001 attacks in the United States.

"If you travel internationally with a Muslim surname, you might be considered as a terrorist," Khan told Wednesday's DNA newspaper.

"At London airport, every time I go, people recognise me but they see my second name and they give me an extra checking," said the star, who is known for his successful romantic comedies.

Khan said he had experienced greater religious discrimination abroad, though India, which is majority Hindu but home to 140 million Muslims, sees regular sectarian violence.

"There is no difference between a Khan and a Kumar surname here but internationally it makes a difference," he said, referring to a common Hindu surname.

The film will be titled, "My Name is Khan," and it will be directed by Khan's friend, Karan Johar.

Shooting was expected to begin early next year and the film to be released in the summer.

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Shahrukh-Kajal to be together in Karan Johar's ,My Name Is Khan

2007-11-04T23:03:00.000+05:30

Shahrukh and Kajol will be seen together once again in Karan Johar’s seriously serious My Name Is Khan. Karan plans to start shooting for the movie next year.

The onscreen hit Jodi of Shahrukh-Kajol will be once again seen after a long drought, after Kajol’s marriage with film star Ajay Devgan. Both are to play in My Name Is Khan, a story of a young Muslim, who is caught in the web of intelligence agencies only because he bears the surname ‘Khan.’ The story very precisely hits on the problems that the entire Muslim community is passing through post 9/11. The 9/11 tragic event in world’s history has left its trails and sown the seeds of a suspicious attitude towards the Islamic world, which is now seen as torchbearer of the terrorist organizations. Karan’s story revolves around this sordid attitude of the world community against the Muslims. Shahrukh leading lady will be long-time onscreen opposite actor Kajol, who herself is looking to rekindle her career, post-marriage.

The movie is also a departure from Karan Johar’s romantic family dramas. As Johar looks to make his entry into the world of tragic epic movies, all eyes will be waiting to have a glimpse of the once onscreen Jodi number one, Shahrukh and Kajol, as both the stars complement each other a lot. If the onscreen chemistry works well again, similar to their superhits together like DDLJ, Karan-Arjun, and KKHH, accolades will be in the waiting for both the stars.

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'My name is Khan' - Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol to reunite for new film

2007-11-04T22:57:00.000+05:30

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, two of Bollywood's biggest stars, are reuniting as lead actors in a film for the first time in seven years, its director said.
The pair has starred in some of Bollywood's biggest hits such as ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'.
Their new film, called ‘My Name is Khan', is aiming for a 2009 release, director Karan Johar said.
Johar declined to reveal the plot but some local newspapers say Khan will play a Muslim man and highlight the plight of the community following the attacks in the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001.
S hah Rukh Khan and Kajol, two of Bol- lywood's biggest stars, are reuniting as lead actors in a film for the first time in seven years, its director said. The pair has starred in some of Bolly- wood's biggest hits such as ‘Dilwale Dul- hania Le Jayenge', ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'. Their new film, called ‘My Name is Khan', is aiming for a 2009 release, direc- tor Karan Johar said. Johar declined to reveal the plot but some local newspapers say Khan will play a Muslim man and highlight the plight of the community following the attacks in the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Shahrukh Khan and Kajol will be seen in "My Name Is Khan"

2007-11-04T22:51:00.000+05:30

Shahrukh Khan and Kajol share the best on screen chemistry among the contemporary Bollywood stars. They have given the industry some of its biggest hits Bazigar, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in the last decade. In fact DDLJ is considered to be one of the biggest hits if all time in Bollywood. The pair will be come on screen together with in My Name Is Khan.

Their last screen appearance together was in the multi starer Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham back in 2001. Thus My Name Is Khan will be a comeback for the stars after seven long years. The movie will be directed by none other than their favorite Karan Johar who directed Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and also played a small role in DDLJ.

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