The timing of this film is quite fitting as a number of commemorations have taken place marking the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in theUSA. This was a seminal event that changed the world but the film uses this to crush the prejudices that have arisen since – that is, while many global terrorists are Muslims, not all Muslims are terrorists.

The protagonist, Rizwan Khan suffers from Aspergers’ Syndrome, a form of autism that makes it difficult for people to interact socially. Following his mother’s death he goes to live with his brother in theUSwho gives him a job as a door-to-door salesman, not exactly the most appropriate form of employment for someone with his condition. Rizwan meets Mandira, a Hindu woman with a six year-old son from a failed marriage. The fall in love and get married. Then 9/11 happens…

Their world changes to such a point that Rizwan believes his future happiness depends on telling the President that he is not a terrorist and he pursues this goal doggedly.

The issues in the film demand attention, the performances are impeccable, the production well-crafted. The film may be a bit long for Western tastes but it packs in an awful lot with love story, family values, disabilities, prejudices, determination all woven together into a fascinating, enjoyable and inspirational film.

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