description The Namesake Overview
The Namesake is a 2006 drama film directed by Mira Nair, adapted from Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel. Filmed across India (Kolkata, Agra) and the United States (New York), the story follows characters with complex familial ties. The production involved studios in India, America, and Japan, and garnered positive reviews upon its release.
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info The Namesake Specifications
| Country | India |
| Year | 2006 |
help The Namesake FAQ
What does Gogol's name mean in The Namesake?
Ashoke names his son Gogol after Russian author Nikolai Gogol, whose book is tied to Ashoke's survival of a train accident. The unusual name becomes central to Gogol Ganguli's struggle with family history and American identity.
Who plays Gogol and his parents in The Namesake?
Kal Penn plays Gogol, with Irrfan Khan and Tabu as his parents, Ashoke and Ashima. Their performances carry the story across decades of the Ganguli family's life in India and the United States.
How closely is The Namesake connected to Jhumpa Lahiri's novel?
Mira Nair's film adapts Lahiri's 2003 novel of the same name. It preserves the focus on immigration, generational tension and Gogol's changing relationship with his name, while compressing events for a feature-length story.
Where was The Namesake filmed?
The production filmed in New York as well as Indian locations including Kolkata and Agra. That cross-continental setting reflects Ashima's continuing attachment to India and Gogol's American upbringing.
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