The film’s climax is iconic. After surviving a devastating flood, Rizwan finally stands before the President of the United States at a community gathering. He repeats the line he has rehearsed a thousand times: "My name is Khan, and I am not a terrorist."
Interestingly, while the film critiqued American Islamophobia, it sparked significant controversy in India upon release. Because the movie was released shortly after the 2008 Mumbai attacks (also known as 26/11), some Indian political groups protested the film. They felt that a movie portraying a Muslim protagonist as a victim of suspicion was "sympathetic to terrorists" or "anti-Hindu." indian movie my name is khan
And Rizwan, taking her words literally, decides to do exactly that. The film’s climax is iconic
The story is driven by a simple but profound mission. After a family tragedy fueled by post-9/11 prejudice, Rizwan sets out to prove a point to the world. The Mission: Because the movie was released shortly after the
To see the president, he replies, to deliver a simple message: "My name is Khan, and I'm not a terrorist." abstract - Conference