The Namesake
Two Worlds. One Journey.
Dramanew york citybased on novel or bookarranged marriageindiawoman directorimmigrant experiencetaj mahal, indiakolkata, india
A tender, introspective exploration of cultural identity and generational conflict within an immigrant family, grounded in intimate character relationships and the search for belonging.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Kal Penn
Gogol / Nikhil
Irrfan Khan
Ashoke Ganguli
Tabu
Ashima Ganguli
Jacinda Barrett
Maxine Ratliffe
Zuleikha Robinson
Moushumi Mazoomdar
Ruma Guha Thakurta
Ashoke's Mother
Sabyasachi Chakraborty
Ashima's Father
Sahira Nair
Sonali Ganguli
Supriya Choudhury
Ashima's Grandmother
Jhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Mashi
Kharaj Mukherjee
Chhotoo
Glenne Headly
Lydia
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