A Critical Analysis of My Name Is Khan (2010): Disability, Islamophobia, and the Pursuit of Justice
7.5/10 Recommendation: Recommended for students of film studies, diaspora studies, and those interested in mainstream cinema’s handling of political trauma. film my name is khan
| Character | Actor | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Shah Rukh Khan | A man with Asperger’s syndrome; deeply honest, literal-minded, and mechanically gifted. His condition makes him socially awkward but also morally pure and relentless. | | Mandira Khan | Kajol | A vibrant, independent hairstylist and Hindu divorcee. She represents the secular, modern face of America. Her love turns to grief-driven rage, then to guilt. | | Zakir Khan | Jimmy Shergill | Rizwan’s elder brother; a successful businessman who initially tries to shelter Rizwan but later distances himself out of fear of being targeted as a Muslim. | | Sameer | Yuvaan Makaar | Mandira’s young son; his death is the film’s emotional catalyst. | | President Barack Obama | Christopher B. Duncan | A cameo role; represents hope, justice, and the possibility of American ideals being restored. | A Critical Analysis of My Name Is Khan