To provide an opening gambit, it can be easily stated that Karan Johar's obsession with the life of expatriate Indians continues and "My Name is Khan" is another refined version of that.

The setting of the film is the US; 6 years after the WTC wreckage. Rizvan Khan (SRK) happens to be there who is an autistic patient with Asperger's syndrome. He attempts to meet the President of United States (Christopher B. Duncan) in order to give him a message (which is my selection as the title of this review). The message was a vital one having a long painful background for someone like Rizvan who was not gifted with the ability to express his emotions except writing it.

Khan has been a round character. Other characters did awesome jobs as well. Shah Rukh Khan was absolutely brilliant as his expressionless-ness was the ultimate expressive aspect in the film. Kajol is always a candid actress and this film is no exception. Other characters especially Zakir Khan (Jimmy Shergil) is a round one but his seriousness has seriously been overshadowed by the acting of SRK.

Technical elements in Indian films sometimes make us remember of the cheap technicality of Indian soap operas. But there are some refreshing technical delicacies by the Director here. The triangle composition of Khan, his mother and his teacher Mr. Wadia is simply great. There are some annoying framing errors (seemingly necessary characters and objects are cut out of frame). Editing is okay as the transitions are smoothly done. The inter-playing transition between past and present was not quite a blunder if not that crafty. The music has been an absolute stunner. An A1 job by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy as always.

Thematically this film is more than a family drama. The film tried incorporating themes beyond the familial confinement. Mentioning them would be simply repeating. But the main mention-worthy point is the handling of the theme(s). It eschews no vital aspects and yet reaches at a conclusion (however implausible that may be).

The film is worthy of recommendation. Technical flaws apart, the plot is powerful enough to provide a good time as it ripples emotions of many levels. Worth giving a try!