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Shah Rukh Khan Reflects on 9/11's Impact on Film

3/13/2025

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Shah Rukh Khan shared a poignant memory of being in New York during the 9/11 attacks while promoting his film, My Name Is Khan. Stranded for four harrowing days with his family and Karan Johar’s mother, they faced chaos and uncertainty, an experience that profoundly influenced the film's exploration of Islamophobia.

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Story summary

Shah Rukh Khan shared a poignant memory of being in New York during the 9/11 attacks while promoting his film, My Name Is Khan. Stranded for four harrowing days with his family and Karan Johar’s mother, they faced chaos and uncertainty, an experience that profoundly influenced the film's exploration of Islamophobia.