The Namesake

Directed by Mira Nair

2006•122 min
Genre
Drama
Mood
Tender

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Selected Awards

Nominee

Gotham Award

(2006)

Main 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
SNSahira NairSonali Ganguli

Director