My Name Is Khan (2010) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance · Directed by Karan Johar · Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol
Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of Mumbai, has Asperger's syndrome. He marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX who treat him as a terrorist because of his condition and his race.
Where was My Name Is Khan filmed?
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Rizwan Khan arrives in San Francisco and encounters the iconic bridge symbolizing his new life. The Golden Gate Bridge serves as a visual anchor for the San Francisco sequences and represents transition in Khan's journey
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Scenes of Khan walking through San Francisco neighborhoods and the city's residential areas. The iconic Victorian houses and Alamo Square provide authentic San Francisco backdrop for Khan's life in the city
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Early sequences establishing Khan's life and business in Los Angeles before moving to San Francisco. Los Angeles serves as Khan's initial setting where his character and background are established before the main narrative unfolds
- Atlanta, United States, Atlanta – Sequences following the 9/11 aftermath and Khan's attempts to rebuild his life. Atlanta location sequences depict Khan's journey across America to meet the President and promote his message of peace
- New York, United States, New York – Post-9/11 sequences in New York reflecting the film's thematic exploration of the tragedy. New York City provides the dramatic setting for Khan's mission to meet the President and address post-9/11 tensions