New York is a 2009 Bollywood movie directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Aditya Chopra. It stars John Abraham, Katrina Kaif, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Irrfan Khan in the lead roles. The movie explores the theme of post-9/11 discrimination against people of Muslim descent in the United States of America.
Omar (played by Neil Nitin Mukesh) is a young Muslim man from India who moves to New York City to complete his studies. There, he befriends Sam (played by John Abraham) and Maya (played by Katrina Kaif), both of Indian descent but born and raised in the United States. They introduce Omar to the vibrant culture and lifestyle of New York City, showing him the best of what the city has to offer.
However, their lives take a dramatic turn when Omar is wrongfully accused of terrorism and arrested by the FBI. Sam and Maya are shocked to learn of Omar's arrest and are desperate to prove his innocence. They enlist the help of their lawyer friend Roshan (played by Irrfan Khan) to defend Omar's case.
The rest of the movie revolves around the three friends' struggle to clear Omar's name and find the true culprits behind the terrorist attack. Along the way, they face challenges of prejudice, discrimination, and loss, testing their friendship in ways they never imagined.
New York is a gripping drama that delves into the complexities of identity, politics, and relationships in a post-9/11 world. It received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling, compelling performances, and social commentary on the state of ethnic and religious minorities in contemporary America.