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The Namesake (2007)

EnglishFilm2007122 minDrama★ 6.8/10

Two Worlds. One Journey.

The American-born son of Indian immigrants strives to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.

Directed by
Mira Nair
Starring
Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu
Music
Nitin Sawhney
Released
2007-03-09

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Cast

Kal PennKal PennGogol / Nikhil
Irrfan KhanIrrfan KhanAshoke Ganguli
TabuTabuAshima Ganguli
Jacinda BarrettJacinda BarrettMaxine Ratliffe
Zuleikha RobinsonZuleikha RobinsonMoushumi Mazoomdar
Ruma Guha ThakurtaRuma Guha ThakurtaAshoke's Mother
Sabyasachi ChakrabortySabyasachi ChakrabortyAshima's Father
Sahira NairSonali Ganguli
Supriya ChoudhurySupriya ChoudhuryAshima's Grandmother
Jhumpa LahiriJhumpa LahiriJhumpa Mashi
Kharaj MukherjeeKharaj MukherjeeChhotoo
Glenne HeadlyGlenne HeadlyLydia

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