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The Namesake

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2006

5.4

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2h 2min

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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.

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Original Title

The Namesake

Runtime (Duration)

2h 2min

Directors

Critics & Audience Score

5.4

Total Votes

188

Release Year

2006

Country

India, Japan, United States of America

Production Budget

$12M

Box Office Revenue

$20.4M

Profit / Loss Analysis

$8.4M

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Actors

Jacinda Barrett

Jacinda Barrett

Maxine Ratliffe

Zuleikha Robinson

Zuleikha Robinson

Moushumi Mazoomdar

Ruma Guha Thakurta

Ruma Guha Thakurta

Ashoke's Mother

Sabyasachi Chakraborty

Sabyasachi Chakraborty

Ashima's Father

Supriya Choudhury

Supriya Choudhury

Ashima's Grandmother

Kharaj Mukherjee

Kharaj Mukherjee

Michael Countryman

Michael Countryman

Tanusree Shankar

Tanusree Shankar

Ashima's Mother

Tamal Ray Chowdhury

Tamal Ray Chowdhury

Ashoke's Father

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ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSER

Sooni Taraporevala

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Lydia Dean Pilcher

Lori Keith Douglas

Ronnie Screwvala

Ronnie Screwvala

Zarina Screwvala

Zarina Screwvala

Frederick Elmes

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Allyson C. Johnson

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Winter Colt
Rating: 4
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May 29, 2025
The Namesake, directed by the brilliant Mira Nair, is a deeply moving and resonant exploration of identity, family, and the immigrant experience. Based on Jhumpa Lahiri's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the film follows the Ganguli family as they navigate life after moving from Kolkata to New York City. The story centers on Gogol Ganguli, who struggles with his unusual name and his parents' traditional Bengali culture while trying to forge his own path in America. The film features phenomenal performances from the late, great Irrfan Khan and the graceful Tabu as the parents, portraying their journey and sacrifices with profound authenticity. It beautifully captures the complexities of straddling two cultures and the enduring bonds of family across generations. Nair brings such sensitivity and warmth to the story, making it an absolute must-watch for anyone interested in the immigrant narrative.