The Namesake

The Namesake is a 2006 film which was released in the United States on March 9, 2007, following screenings at film festivals in Toronto and New York City. It was directed by Mira Nair and is based upon the novel of the same name by Jhumpa Lahiri, who appeared in the movie. Sooni Taraporevala adapted the novel to a screenplay. The film received positive reviews from American critics. The Namesake depicts the struggles of Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli ... More

Initial release date:

  • Sep 2, 2006

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Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 2 min

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Also known as:

  • The Namesake,
  • O Bom Nome

Film

Directed by

Mira Nair

Mira Nair (born October 15, 1957) is an Indian film director and producer based in New York. Her production company is Mirabai Films. She was educated at Delhi University and Harvard University. Her debut feature film, Salaam Bombay! (1988), won the Golden Camera award at the Cannes Film Festival...

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 2006
  • Nov 27, 2007
  • Mar 9, 2007
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Runtime:

  • 2 h 2 min

Estimated budget:

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  • 12,000,000

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Adapted From

The Namesake

The Namesake (2003) is the second book by author Jhumpa Lahiri. It was originally a novella published in The New Yorker and was later expanded to a full length novel. It explores many of the same emotional and cultural themes as her Pulitzer Prize-winning short story collection Interpreter of...

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Award-Nominated Work

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee
  • 2008

Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male Nominees

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