The Namesake (2006)

Cast

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

Screenplay

• Sooni Taraporevala (Screenplay)
• Jhumpa Lahiri (Novel)

Keywords

new york city, based on novel or book, arranged marriage, india, woman director, immigrant experience, taj mahal, india, kolkata, india

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Namesake about?

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.

Who directed The Namesake?

The Namesake was directed by Mira Nair.

Who stars in The Namesake?

The Namesake stars Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett, Zuleikha Robinson, Ruma Guha Thakurta.

How long is The Namesake?

The Namesake has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).

What genre is The Namesake?

The Namesake is a Drama film.

What is the budget of The Namesake?

The Namesake had a budget of $12M.

How much did The Namesake gross?

The Namesake grossed $20M worldwide.

Where was The Namesake produced?

The Namesake was produced in India, Japan, United States of America.