<p>The unprecedented success of Aamir Khan starrer “3 Idiots” has set a tough challenge for new releases by grossing Rs.315 crore in just 19 days. But bosses of Fox STAR studios, distributors of Shah Rukh Khan’s forthcoming film “My Name Is Khan”, are undeterred and hope to hit the bull’s eye with the movie.</p><p>“We’ve always been hugely excited about ‘My Name Is Khan’ and we remain excited. It is fair to say that ‘3 Idiots’ has had great success but as far as ‘My Name…’ is concerned, we believe that it’s a film to cut across all demographics,” Vijay Singh, CEO of Fox Star said.</p><p>“It has a wide appeal. It also has a very strong talent base which is coming together after eight years. It’s a very powerful, emotionally engaging film,” he added. Directed by Karan Johar, “My Name is Khan” features Shah Rukh as an unconventional hero Rizvan Khan, who embarks on a journey across America to win back the love of his life, played by Kajol. It shows how, along the way, his personality touches the lives of many and inspires a nation.</p><p>The film marks the coming together of Johar, Shah Rukh and Kajol after nine years after their last outing “Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham” (2001). The movie has also been in news for Fox Star’s acquisition of its global rights reportedly for $20 million. The movie will be marketed and distributed by Fox Star in India, in the US by its sister company Fox Searchlight and in the rest of the world by parent group 20th Century Fox International.</p><p>Throwing more light on “My Name…”, Singh said: “‘My Name Is Khan’ is an amazing love story which has a very epic sweep to it. And of course it’s got an amazing cast and crew. “We are hugely excited and we are going to have a worldwide release on Feb 12. It will be the widest Bollywood release ever out of India.”</p>
