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The Namesake (2007)

Two Worlds. One Journey.

★ 6.8 2007-03-09 2h 2m

Drama

Story

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.

Director: Mira Nair Starring: Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett

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The Namesake Cast

  • Kal Penn as Gogol / Nikhil
  • Irrfan Khan as Ashoke Ganguli
  • Tabu as Ashima Ganguli
  • Jacinda Barrett as Maxine Ratliffe
  • Zuleikha Robinson as Moushumi Mazoomdar
  • Ruma Guha Thakurta as Ashoke's Mother
  • Sabyasachi Chakraborty as Ashima's Father
  • Sahira Nair as Sonali Ganguli
  • Supriya Choudhury as Ashima's Grandmother
  • Jhumpa Lahiri as Jhumpa Mashi
  • Kharaj Mukherjee as Chhotoo
  • Glenne Headly as Lydia

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