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My Name Is (NOT) Khan
In a witty monologue, Hafidz Rahman navigates the complexities of identity and cultural belonging through the lens of a Bollywood-obsessed man.
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My Name Is (NOT) Khan

Written by Hafidz Rahman
Directed by Rizman Putra
Pesta Raya 2025Theatre
1 – 4 May 2025
Esplanade Recital Studio
1hr 15mins (No Intermission)
Tickets from $32
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Synopsis

Harith knows his Bollywood inside out. He can tell his Amrita Rao from his Amrita Arora, his Rimi Sen from his Sushmita Sen. He knows Duggu, Lolo, and Bebo like they're old friends. He’s memorised the Navarasas, the Ankhein Khuli choreography by the beat, and every lyric of Bholi Si Surat. But there’s one thing he isn’t: Indian.  

 

Drawing from his own real-life experiences, Hafidz Rahman crafts and delivers a captivating monologue about his own obsession with Indian cinema, reflecting on the commonalities of Malay and Indian identities, navigating racial dynamics in Singapore, and ultimately celebrating brown identity in all its multi-faceted nature. Expect humour, heart and a whole lot of film references in this interactive one-man show, where Hafidz’s magnetic performance will be supported by colourful sound, set and visual design.  

 

Samosas sold separately. 

 

Production Credits
Playwright: Hafidz Rahman
Director: Rizman Putra 
Choreographer: Zairin Abdul Latiff
Set Designer: Russell Goh
Lighting Designer: Alberta Wileo
Sound and Multimedia Designer: Zaki Zainudin
Stage Manager: Giovanni Harris
Assistant Stage Manager: Efhirddauus
Hair and Makeup: Hambali (Am)

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