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"The Namesake" (2007)
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 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 is torn between finding his own unique identity without losing his heritage. Even Gogol’s name represents the family’s journey into the unknown.
Kal Penn Gets Dramatic in "The Namesake"
Kal Penn on "The Namesake," the book, his character, "Harold and Kumar 2," and his role on the TV series "24."
"The Namesake" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the movie "The Namesake" starring Kal Penn, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett, Irrfan Kahn, Sahira Nair, and Zuleikha Robinson.
"The Namesake" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "The Namesake," MPAA rating and release date info.
"The Namesake" Poster
"Two Worlds One Journey"
"The Namesake" Movie Trailer
"The Namesake" trailer in Real Player and Windows Media formats.
"The Namesake" Production News
(March 2005) Fox Searchlight Pictures announced that principal photography has begun on "The Namesake," helmed by the Academy Award-nominated Mira Nair ("Salaam Bombay!," "Monsoon Wedding") and starring Kal Penn ("Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle").
Official "The Namesake" Website
Fox Searchlight's official site for "The Namesake." March 9, 2007