The Namesake (2006)

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The Namesake
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StarringKal PennIrrfan KhanTabu
DirectorMira Nair
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NR 2 hr 2 minSep 2nd, 2006Drama
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 2nd, 2006
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 27th, 2007 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$12,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$20,354,321 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Yasushi Kotani
Production Companies:Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mirabai Films, UTV Motion Pictures, Cine Mosaic, Entertainment Farm
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