My Name Is Khan's box office success transcends controversy
In the Bollywood blockbuster My Name is Khan, Shahrukh Khan’s character, Rizvan Khan, inscribes himself into the American landscape and does so without obscuring his identity as a Muslim.
However, the actor’s own right to do so in his own country has been challenged by the right-wing Shiv Sena political party.
Khan spoke up recently after a cricket league draft process in which no Pakistani players were selected, including those who had played in previous seasons of the Indian Premier League. Khan’s criticism of this effective ban was attacked by the Shiv Sena leadership who threatened to block the opening of his film in India.
The fact that one of the iconic figures of India has had to defend his right to make political comments is appalling.
Yet ironically, in a case of life imitating art, the attacks on Khan have only added poignancy and power to the message of this film, which opened in theatres on Friday, February 12.
The film is reported to have grossed $18 million over the weekend.
The film grossed $1.94 million in North America, and ranked number ten on the Canadian weekend box office charts (grossing $347,361 in Canada).
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27 Comments
Aamir
Feb 16, 2010 at 5:27am
With MNIK SRK has given a perfect massage of humanity and he was proofs that he was king of bollywood & Bazigar of BOX OFFice
Joy
Feb 16, 2010 at 11:52am
Sharuk is the bollywood's real Badsha, king or Bazigar which is again proved by her recent film "MY NAME IS KHAN"
Jatin Wason
Feb 16, 2010 at 1:03pm
Srk he is d king of bollywood and lives in d heart of millions of his fan all across d world.............but Mr Thackrey thinks that by blocking d release of his movie at certain places ,he b able to prove his point. But d old man needs to think that he might b able to stop screening of his movie at certain places but he never b able to remove d respect that millions of Srk fans have in dere heart..thats it......
Jkt
Feb 17, 2010 at 12:07am
This movie was outstanding, Srk really delivered. I felt all the emotions and he really has outdone himself. He is truly a brilliant actor!
Bilal Mir
Feb 17, 2010 at 12:37am
SRK is the Biggest star of bollywood. KING KHAN is the best. I am Proud to be a Die Hard KING KHAN fan. KING KHAN Rules on the hearts of Billions of people. Love You SRK>
Deny
Feb 17, 2010 at 1:13am
SRK really sent out his message aloud in MNIK. Once again he proved that he is the supreme star. Very strong yet very humble, received hatred, humiliation all along his way still only giving love and compassion, it needs a lot of courage and determination. Congratulations SRK. Thackrey and all needs to learn a lesson here. Their acts only portray their cowardice and brings shame to them and helps to prove the brilliance of SRK. Mr. thackrey you must watch this movie. It is a message for humankind. Every time SRK says “My name is Khan and I am not a terrorist” we just can’t control your tears. Well done SRK. We love you.
Veenay
Feb 17, 2010 at 2:24am
truely SRK desevres every bit of success to him.. Each and every speculation made about him was damn wrong.. but he stayed upto his will and now yuo see the result.. He truely deserves it.. Thumbs up him and those who supported him..
harshit
Feb 17, 2010 at 6:22am
he has examplified what acting is! next year every single award is waiting for him.
Ria
Feb 17, 2010 at 11:15am
U Rock SRK.... we love u... its a fantastic movie...
nasteho
Feb 17, 2010 at 11:29am
there is no0 question that srk is the best and he is the real badhshah of the box office My name is khan is one of the best movie of 2010 insha alah we will get so many awards and of course SRK will win the best actor i loved ur perfomance. i love u SRK and karan johar u are one of the best directors we have to day well done hats of to u. i just love the movie