THE NAMESAKE's Mira Nair, actors Tabu and Irrfan Khan and writer Sooni Taraporevala sat for a lengthy and quite interesting interview with Movie City News' David Poland. Watch it via the embedded video below!

Mira Nair's THE NAMESAKE is the story of the Ganguli family, whose move from Calcutta to New York evokes a lifelong balancing act: to meld to a new world without forgetting the old. Though parents Ashoke and Ashima (Irfan Khan, Tabu) long for the family and culture that enveloped them in India, they take great pride in the opportunities their sacrifices have afforded their children. Paradoxically, their son Gogol (Kal Penn) is torn between finding his own unique identity without losing his heritage. Even Gogol's name represents the family's journey into the unknown.

Fox Searchlight's THE NAMESAKE opened in March 2007. The film makes it DVD debut on November 27th. Visit its Web page here.

Being Indian and born and raised in California, I have a new found respect for my parents after watching this movie. I have always loved them and respected them but this feeling that I have gained from this movie cannot be put into words. Wonderful movie!

I have seen The Namesake for the first time recently and had not heard of the book. I thought the movie was amazing and the Cast phenominal! It was truly moving. I think that Kal Penn is a wonderful actor but was so impressed by the women in the film. They all had such a strong presence. Its nice to see the diversity between functioning in society as an American and still capturing your heritage that occurs at home.

It is the most wonderful, moving film, the actress Tabu was especially enchanting to watch, as were all the other actors.
It is a film that touches and moves you. It talks about family values, learning about your roots and not losing where you come from and your heritage and at the same time appreciating all that immigrant parents have done to try to better their childrens' futures and lives.
Beautiful filming and scenery in India and New York. I have watched it many times and would never tire of it.
It's poetic, romantic and would suit any audience.
A real gem and I would like to read the book, hoping that it doesn't disappoint as the film is now definitely one of my favourites!
Natasha

i like it when gogol said that he want to major in Architecture when he saw the taj mahal for the first time, Ironically, i had the same feeling.

Great book. Wonderful movie

The movie was great!
Just remember where you come from.

good movie, looks very original

Excellent Film

LOVE IT.

great movie........
love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I liked this film.

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