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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.
Apr 6, 2007 · The Namesake: Directed by Mira Nair. With Kal Penn, Tabu, Irrfan Khan, Jacinda Barrett. American-born Gogol, the son of Indian immigrants, wants to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers, despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.
Dec 6, 2007 · “The Namesake” is Mira Nair’s ninth feature, and I suspect the one closest to her heart. It tells the story of a young couple who have an arranged marriage in Calcutta and move to New York, where they discover each other and their new country, and have two children.
Synopsis. The film begins with a train accident whose significance the audience will learn further on. A young Bengali girl called Ashima (Tabu) trained in classical singing has her marriage arranged to a Bengali man called Ashoke Ganguli (Irrfan Khan) who has settled in New York.
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. 1,331 IMDb 7.5 2 h 2 min 2007. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · International · Emotional · Heartwarming.
Mar 9, 2007 · Although parents Ashoke (Irrfan Khan) and Ashima (Tabu) are proud of the sacrifices they make to give their offspring opportunities, their son Gogol (Kal Penn) strives to forge his own identity ...
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Mar 9, 2007 · March 9, 200712:01 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. Listen. Playlist. Excerpt: 'The Namesake' The Namesake, the latest movie from filmmaker Mira Nair, uses the immigrant experience to...
