The Namesake (2006)
The Namesake (2006)
Two Worlds. One Journey.
After moving from Calcutta to New York, members of the Ganguli family maintain a delicate balancing act between honoring the traditions of their native India and blending into American culture. Although parents Ashoke and Ashima are proud of the sacrifices they make to give their children opportunities, their son Gogol strives to forge his own identity without forgetting his heritage.

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Cast

Kal Penn Kal Penn As: Gogol / Nikhil
Irrfan Khan Irrfan Khan As: Ashoke Ganguli
Tabu Tabu As: Ashima Ganguli
Jacinda Barrett Jacinda Barrett As: Maxine Ratliffe
Zuleikha Robinson Zuleikha Robinson As: Moushumi Mazoomdar
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Storyline

After moving from Calcutta to New York, members of the Ganguli family maintain a delicate balancing act between honoring the traditions of their native India and blending into American culture. Although parents Ashoke and Ashima are proud of the sacrifices they make to give their children opportunities, their son Gogol strives to forge his own identity without forgetting his heritage.


Tagline: Two Worlds. One Journey.
Certification: 14

Details

Genres: Drama, Family

Language: हिन्दी, বাংলা, Český, Français, English

Release Date: 02 September 2006

Country: IN, JP, US

Runtime: 122m

Company Credits

Company: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films, UTV Motion Pictures, Entertainment Farm, Cine Mosaic

Budget: $12,000,000

Revenue: $20,354,321

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Directed By

Mira Nair

Mira Nair

Director

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Sound

Nitin Sawhney

Nitin Sawhney

Original Music Composer

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Camera

Frederick Elmes

Frederick Elmes

Director of Photography

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