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The Namesake

67.56% | Sep 02, 2006 | Drama, Family

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.

Featured Crew

Mira Nair
Director
Sooni Taraporevala
Screenplay

Cast

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

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