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The Namesake is a 2006 English-language drama film directed by Mira Nair and written by Sooni Taraporevala based on the novel The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. It stars Kal Penn, Tabu, Irrfan Khan and Sahira Nair. The film was produced by Indian, American and Japanese studios.
- $20.14 million
- Nitin Sawhney
- $9.5 million
- Mira Nair, Lydia Dean Pilcher
Apr 6, 2007 · The Namesake is a film directed by Mira Nair, starring Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan and Tabu, about the life of an American-born Indian boy named Gogol. It is adapted from Jhumpa Lahiri's novel of the same name, and explores the themes of identity, culture and family.
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- Drama
- Mira Nair
- 2007-04-06
Dec 6, 2007 · A film adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri's novel about an Indian family in America, directed by Mira Nair. The review praises the performances, the cultural themes and the source material, but criticizes the episodic structure.
A film adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri's novel about a Bengali family in America and their cultural identity. Follow the life of Gogol, the son of Ashoke and Ashima, who struggles with his name, his heritage, and his love.
Mar 9, 2007 · The Namesake is a 2006 drama film based on Jhumpa Lahiri's novel about an Indian family in America. It explores the immigrant experience, cultural identity, and generational conflicts with a talented cast and a 85% Tomatometer score.
- (4.2K)
- Mira Nair
- PG-13
- Kal Penn
The Namesake. American-born Gogol, the son of Indian immigrants, struggles to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways. 1,330 IMDb 7.5 2 h 2 min 2007. X-Ray PG-13.
Mar 9, 2007 · “The Namesake,” adapted from Jhumpa Lahiri’s popular novel, conveys a palpable sense of people as living, breathing creatures who are far more complex than their words might indicate.
