Main Hoon Na (2004)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Farah Khan

Writers:

Farah Khan (story)
Farah Khan (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

30 April 2004 (India)

Genre:

Action | Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

this summer will be cool ...

Plot:

When India and Pakistan decide to end their hostilities, there are one army person in India who is unhappy...

Plot Keywords:

College | Pakistan | Hostage | General | Undercover

Awards:

8 wins & 34 nominations

Cast

Shahrukh Khan	...	Maj. Ram Prasad Sharma
Sushmita Sen	...	Chandni Chopra
Sunil Shetty	...	Raghavan Datta
Zayed Khan	...	Laxman Prasad Sharma
Amrita Rao	...	Sanjana Bakshi
Kabir Bedi	...	Gen. Amarjeet Bakshi
Naseeruddin Shah	...	Brig. Shekhar Sharma
Satish Shah	...	Prof. Rasai
Boman Irani	...	Principal
Bindu	...	Miss Kaker
Kiron Kher	...	Madhu Sharma
Nassar Abdulla	...	Project Milaap TV Host
Kunal Kumar	...	Shastri
Rajiv Panjabi	...	Percy
Rakhi Sawant	...	Mini

Runtime:

India:179 min

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Malaysia:U | UK:12 (DVD rating) | Australia:PG | UK:12A | Germany:12

Company:

Red Chillies Entertainment

Trivia:

Shahrukh Khan hated his dance steps to Tumse Milke, but Farah Khan eventually convinced him to complete the steps.

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): During the T.V interview scene, the anchor introduces the character played by Kabir Bedi as "Commander in Chief" of the Indian Army. The "Commander in chief" of the Indian Army is always the President of India. The character played by Kabir Bedi is more likely to be the "Chief of Army Staff".

Quotes:

Laxman Prasad Sharma: Stop. Why are you always calling me Laxman?
Maj. Ram Prasad Sharma: Because it's your name. Isn't that how it goes? Laxman - Lucky, Lucky-Laxman?
Laxman Prasad Sharma: Yeah. But no one at college knows my real name! It doesn't go with the image!
Maj. Ram Prasad Sharma: Image, huh? Stop trembling first.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in No Smoking (2007)

Soundtrack:

Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha

Farah Khan is a genius!!!

Farah Khan is a genius!!! That's the only way to describe the incredible job she has done with her debut film. One expects this kind of a film from a pro who's been at it for a great many years. But from the first frame to the last, she has held it together better than most pros can. Main Hoon Na is a great example of what a great director can accomplish. Farah Khan deserve many awards and accolades for this film. Nothing seems out of place, everything is perfect. The Chemistry between Shahrukh Khan and Sushmita Sen is electric, it's a wonder that no one ever thought of pairing these two earlier. But I'm sure now we'll see a lot of them together.

The Dialogues (Abbas Tyrewala of Munna Bhai MBBS fame) are excellent throughout the film. If Munna Bhai was the funniest film of last year, then MHN will give any comedy a run for its money this year. The Cinematography and Choreography is eye-catching and beautiful. The songs are perfectly placed through out the film.

The Performance: Shahrukh Khan has given one of his best performance so far (and that too with a bad back). He's the undisputed King Khan. If there is anyone who stands out more than SRK its Amrita Rao and Sushmita Sen. These girls are just incredible, Amrita Rao will take your breath away. She's by far the best newcomer in recent years and sure to be a Superstar. Sushmita Sen has never been so good, her performance as well as her look is quite extraordinary and fresh. Zayed Khan has played his character to the T, he will be well like by all.

Boman Irani and Bindu are excellent in their performances. Bindu's performance is up to par with her performance in Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. Boman Irani shows how talented he really is, in an unforgettable role. Satish Shah will shower you with great comedic moments. He's excellent. Kiron Kher does full justice to her performance. Suniel Shetty as you have never seen before and Naseeruddin Shah in a memorable role.

Overall, MHN is an extremely well made film with excellent performance. I have bought the 2 Disc special edition of the film and its loaded with bonus feature. A must have for all film lovers. Up and coming directors can learn a thing or two from Miss Farah Khan.