The Namesake(2007)
The Namesake is a 2007 Hindi-language drama film directed by Mira Nair. It stars Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, and Tabu in lead roles. The story follows the Ganguli family, Bengali immigrants living in New York, as they navigate cultural identity and family bonds across generations. The central narrative focuses on their son Gogol, who struggles with his unusual name and his dual heritage. The film is based on Jhumpa Lahiri's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. It received critical acclaim for its honest portrayal of the immigrant experience and strong performances. The Namesake was released in India on March 23, 2007.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 2m 0
Storyline
A young Bengali couple moves from Calcutta to New York in the 1970s. Their son Gogol grows up feeling caught between two cultures. He hates his unusual name and tries to escape his Indian roots. But a family tragedy forces him to confront his identity and understand the meaning behind his name.
“Two worlds. One family. One name.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for The Namesake
Cast reunions in this film: Tabu & Irrfan Khan (4 films together).