"My name is Khan" by Karan Johar, had been blown out of proportion by Politicians or certain religious groups for no rhyme or reason. When the Shivsena were out with their usual violent protest for the film before and after its release, at the same time there were cine lovers who were waiting desperately for the film.
People are yet unsure, so is the media as why is the film not to be released? Is it the title that's wrong? Or is the interview of Shahrukh, where no one is yet aware what did he actually say? Or was there a misprint in the interview article?
Whatever it may be, but why the opposition had to take such a strong stand for stopping the film from it's release? I guess these people had no work or anything destructive to do, which could cater the public attention.Also they may be paid for doing such nuisances, backed up by a political party.
I firmly believe that when the film is been passed by the censor board, then no one has the right to ban the film. Has these political organizations taken the job of censor board? Its very simple, those who are against any film, will not watch it and those who are eager about the film , will spend and watch the film. So its the audience choice and no one else job.
If these political organizations are so serious about the effects and title of such film, on the citizens of India. Aren't they bothered about the difficulties that people have to face due to their violent (immature) attacks, like stone pedaling.
Definitely, the government has to take a strong action. And this time I seen it myself. Great thanks to our Hon Chief minister Ashok Chavan for the amount of security he provided to this film. I could seen it myself, whenever I was traveling in the city one week before the release. All theatres where the movie was suppose to release had a van of cops. Not for an hour or two, but whole day and night along.
But what was much sad to me is that, when finally the film released it was only in handful theatres of Mumbai. The PVR Chain, acted like a loser and didn't release it. Big Pictures were initially scared too. single screens wanted to be on safer side. And what turned out to be the courageous was Inox, Fun Republic and Cinemax chain.
I wasn't so eager about this film, but when I switched on the news channel and seen the immaturity of these political parties, also the fear of theatre owners. I decided, I'm going to watch it, and now itself. Not out of curiosity but out of support for the meaningful cinema, and ofcourse coming for Karan Johar, it will be remarkable.
I went to PVR, on my friends suggestion (i knew PVR wont release it) and was disappointed, while leaving home, I had heard Cinemax chains have opened the bookings. so I went to Cinemax- sion and was happy to have the tickets in my hand.
The security was tight, and great.
My name is Khan review I can say it, in two line that
"we shall overcome one day"
"There are no religious differences among people. People are only of two kinds Good and Bad"
Sharukh and Dialogues are the best part of the film.
Next day, the film was in all theatres, as magic of movie worked over political power.
Also not to forget, India is a country, which I believe breathes on two most important religions, that's Films and Cricket.
So don't mess with Cricket or Films, you know where the majority is.
If still I feel sad for something, then I wish the Government had taken such a strong stand when Deepa Mehta's WATER had to face severe opposition from certain political parties and the film's shooting had to be stopped in Benaras. But the lady never gave up and rescheduled it to shoot in Sri Lanka. The film became an Oscar nomination from Canada, and when Indians realized it's International fame, it was released in India. Hippocrates!
Also Deep Mehta's "Fire" had to face severe opposition, after it's release in India.
I wish Government had been more strong at that time. Also being art films, the people often stay away from it.
'My name is Khan' come's from Karan Johar, that's why the government took such a pin for it. If it would have been any art film, I guess the government wouldn't have shown so much interest also.
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