The Namesake

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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.

[@simonthomas1878]

i cry my eyes out every time i read the book or watch the movie..as i see my life etched out on my silver screen. im indian-american, born to indian immigrants; a professor dad and a stay-at-home mom who had an arranged marriage; i had an odd non-indian name that my dad came up with, which i changed when i joined college; my dad died alone, away from us, when i was in college- leaving me, my mom and my sister. there are great movies but namesake is special for me because its my life on screen

[@aninditabanerjee2420]

It is uncanny how your life is similar to Gogol's. You are right that there are other great movies but this one remains special for me too. Irfaan's character reminds me so much of my dad - he was very much like Ashok Ganguly in appearance and personality. I lost him in 2007. Even without that I would still love this movie for what it is.

[@goodtimeswithatharva1101]

Is this based on ur life??

[@simonthomas1878]

@@goodtimeswithatharva1101 no but imagine this: I was reading this novel when my dad died. And my mom cried when she saw this movie because it was too real.

[@dhimandas8758]

Do u regret changing your name?

[@timonzz3949]

@@simonthomas1878 glad to see you are still responding to comments even after 7 years!

[@syedjafferimam5789]

Bollywood just lost the most gifted actors of this generation. Rest in Peace legend.... You were too young for this💔

[@dharm157]

Yes ..we have lost a great telent

[@ddaelan]

the whole world of cinema lost a legend.

[@fflegendgwa2164]

Yes top legendary actors of indo British film actor.i. e Hollywood and bollywood

[@chadd498]

Indeed legend irfan khan sir

[@MissMel9110]

LOL "Maybe it's a boy" -I just LOVE Tabu's face here hahahaha

[@TheTexican05]

Don’t tell anyone: I watched this many years ago when it first came out, because I was in the mood for a cultural film, and I absolutely adore Kal Penn. I’ve basically grown up as an adult watching his entire career. This movie roped me in the entire time and had me BAWLING at some of the sadder parts. Hits on all the right notes and feels! 🍻 😢😩 Cast, script and execution were awesome. 🙌

[@ayekaloji]

Rest In Peace, Irrfan Khan. thank you for all the gems of cinema that you were a part of, including this one. The Namesake stuck with me because of the power with which you portrayed the character of Ashoke Ganguly on screen. R.I.P., sir, you were taken away too soon.

[@edajflow]

I have to read this for school - summer assignment. Half the class is probably just going to watch the movie xD

[@AlienXZero]

edajflow by any chance do you go to paul the 6th high school in new jersey? lol im reading that book too for class

[@edajflow]

Group Hug No, haha :) I live in Florida. xD

[@TianaLove]

edajflow is the book the same as the movie ?

[@aparnaverma8254]

Sad, because the book is amazing!!

[@hectorgarcia2042]

I need to watch it too still 🤕🤕

[@chopin65]

I am reading the book now. I got depressed when Ashoke died. Lahiri writes such elegant prose. She conveys all the pain and sacrifice of her characters in their silence. It's magical. Every native born American should read this story. The Ganguli family saga is the American story.

[@chopin65]

Dreamcast You are welcome! Let me know if you want to chat about any other books. Until then, go fuck yourself. Cheers.

[@johnmccoy9375]

Totally agree. Lahiri is a national treasure.

[@susangurungart]

why the fuck you gotta ruin the plot for...

[@emiliob7428]

And now the actual actor died

[@AnshitaNupur]

Should have given a spoiler alert 🙄

[@graceelizabethedgin486]

"Grab a pillow and a blanket see the world... you'll never regret it." ❤ Another beautiful movie Irrfan Khan thanks

[@khouse1554]

I was like Gogol, born in the US, growing up white washed being the only colored child in my rural PA school. Only until I visited my motherland and the village where my mom grew up did I feel that connection and understand my rich culture

[@aakarshsrivastavaa]

If you're comfortable w it, can there be a way where you can talk about the sense of diaspora and the conflict in identity and culture you experienced? I'm writing for a presentation on the book and would love your direct insights on that.

[@gatheringleaves]

This is actually a pretty good film, very touching and real. I certainly didn't expect that from Kumar, congrats Kal!

[@kinleywangchuk9755]

I always loved his movies, one of best actor in the world and today my hearts really broken for his death, RIP.

[@goodtimeswithatharva1101]

Just came back to watch this, after hearing his death.

[@luckyrams]

Same here

[@victoriayornet7130]

Me too...

[@gatheringleaves]

Did Kal Penn die?!

[@luckyrams]

@@gatheringleaves Not Kal Penn, Irrfan khan died yesterday

[@emiliob7428]

Same here. And his character dies in the movie too

[@aladormamo6582]

RIP to One of the Greatest Actors of our Generation. Your Philanthropy work will LIVE ON FOREVER!!

[@inqilabzindabad3298]

This movie is without a doubt a masterpiece. Kal Penn's best performance, and even though I've only seen bollywood movies by Irfan Khan, I believe this is also his best performance. Put simply, this movie is and will always remain a masterpiece.

[@sum304]

Every second that we saw you on the screen has been a gift! You will continue to reign in our hearts forever'

[@chulbulpandeyab]

I cried watching this. What a phenomenal actor Irrfan was! I'm gonna miss him so much ❤️

[@manishy3348]

THIS ROLE SHOWS THE TRUE NATURE OF THE LEGEND 'IRFAN KHAN' ....VERY DOWN TO EARTH PERSON YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN.....WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU...AND YOU WILL BE ALIVE FOR SUCH MOVIES.....RIP🙏🌼

[@WinstonKing]

I just love Tabu.. she is the best living Indian actress ever filmed.

[@mirabdulbasithalikhan2569]

I cried, when I heard the news that he is no more

[@buntybru3106]

What a great actor Irffan Khan was , Its sad that he died today

[@CraftyEchoes]

who came here after Irfan Khan death, Great actor we lost RIP.

[@emiliob7428]

Me

[@chevychase]

This is a stunning movie. Breath-taking. It has made me cry all afternoon. One of the most beautiful films ever made.

[@DISNEYFANBOY01]

Tabu is so graceful ♡

[@wdavis6814]

I like this movie, it is a movie that actually talks about immigration in the U.S. without screaming every 3 seconds that the United States is racist and other garbage. Good film. Suggest people watch it.

[@souhirmedamine6618]

prachtig film ♥

[@himanv]

I'm a "brown person" and I wasn't born here; unlike many Indians on the left-liberal side of the spectrum, I don't distill all my experience and life here to the color of my skin as my only identity that counts. I believe I have received plenty of opportunities to do well for myself and also to make a difference in the life of others. It is a gift to be American. I think too many Indian Americans are falling into identity politics trap. Most "desis" I know of aren't like that, but then again they also got engineering or science or law degrees and not an "asian studies" degree which relies on fomenting identity politics and a grievance culture.

[@sangabasu6876]

It actually tells about the inner conflicts and pain of being detatched from the roots of the immigrants.

[@takdirhossain6069]

@@himanv Well written

[@nadeem82]

Irfan Khan is probably one of the most talented actors we have in our industry..

[@goodtimeswithatharva1101]

Yes. He is no more

[@adityarajshrivastava]

had

[@ImLokpal]

❤️was

[@nehasnattering7414]

I had already read the book 2 years ago. Never wanted to watch the film though. But now I will watch it, just for Irfan Khan.

[@dwitipathak]

You are already being missed Irrfan Khan!!! Thanks for enriching our lives.

[@vgm4smiles440]

I watched this movie many years ago. The actor (dad) reminded me of my dad so much. There are scenes where I couldn't control my tears. I loved my dad too much to ever go against his directions for me. I guess this is why I am who I am and I love it. I always listened to his voice.

[@calvinc4547]

Is this before he met Harold?

[@LlamaWarriorMan]

shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii smoke weed bro

[@goodtimeswithatharva1101]

No. After

[@brownfoxx76]

that movie was SO good... it made me CRY!

[@umartra7452]

I had seen this before and watched the movie again just now. It immerses you and you feel like you're part of the plot. A very good story with great actors!

[@campcasey62]

Seen it for the first time today, just adored it. What a gem of a movie, very moving, tearful.

[@amberdiorable]

Currently reading the book

[@val-schaeffer1117]

How's it?

[@MayurKulkarni]

@@val-schaeffer1117 its amazing. I have read it almost 50 times.

[@MayurKulkarni]

This movie and book is a masterpiece. Probably, the greatest one there.

[@PratimDGupta]

my most emotional experience at the movies... ever!

[@andreamoscoso4065]

Basically had me crying just with the trailer 😭😭

[@vgm4smiles440]

I watched this movie many years ago. The actor (dad) reminded me of my dad so much. There are scenes where I couldn't control my tears.

[@IFEGRIZZLY]

why have I not seen this? this must have been slept on

[@artsyfashion]

This movie made me bawl. It was majestic. Honestly, one of my favourite movies. So powerful.

[@lebra925]

The movie looks really good. I'm reading the book now and I love it.

[@nemm5108]

Didn't know about this movie and a lot of his other good movies, until now. It's true as one doesn't know the true value of someone after when they're gone. RIP

[@Playlist-cj9ct]

Surprised, when saw the name😊 he'll be in our heart always♥️♥️

[@yulika1706]

Completed the book, liking the video today, because years later I want myself to revisit this masterpiece

[@puneettiwana5212]

Look at how magnificent tabu is, how magically mystical almost like from another world, how she engulfs the frame she is in. One of the very best of Indian cinema.

[@boyintheboxers]

love me movie. reminds me of my roots!

[@alphascorpii83]

Yes, I did and I couldn't stop thinking about it for days. Kal Penn is unexpectedly true and so sensitive in his portrayal of Gogol. You should see it if you haven't yet!

[@shawnpuri1829]

Who else is looking at the trailer b4 reading the book?

[@rajpillai5225]

It is hard to tell which character he played is the best because he is such a convincing actor.Born to play powerful roles like Ashoke, Maqbool, Paan Singh. RIP Irrfan. we miss you!

[@FOUADMKHAN]

I'm a pakistani who's been living in america for past few years. i saw the movie in a theater when it came out... and wept like a baby... freaked out my date:)

[@TiffMeg44]

BEST MOVIE EVER! I recomend it too anyone and everyone!

[@TheKishxl2]

Wow. I might watch this another time. It seems really underrated.

[@fh1750]

RIP - may you find your peace and bliss. The world will miss your talent ...

[@a.y-tribe3327]

When I heard of your death I immediately thought of this movie. I will truly miss seeing you on screen. I sincerely hope that you are in a better place. May your beautiful soul rest in peace...💔💔💔🙁

[@shakedaddy1]

I totally agree. I'm actually half Puerto Rican and half Indian. My wife's Anglo relatives told me about this movie and suggested that I would probably relate to it, and I did, it was a fantastic film.

[@Afriendlypal]

A great film. Found it on TV by accident and couldnt help watching it till the end.

[@keran10]

oh gosh, i got goosebumps just from the trailer. i have to watch this

[@erickstuff]

A brilliant film !! one of the best !!

[@OShaughnessyC]

A must-see!

[@wings8413]

same here.. never cried so much either

[@anilatarannum]

One of the very few movies which was better than the book.

[@chopin65]

Anila Tarannum Not really.

[@chopin65]

***** No, they are different, but not better.

[@nilanjandey8760]

equally great but never better

[@chopin65]

Nilanjan Dey​​ The written word has advantages over the camera, and the camera can do things that a written document. For example: I am currently watching the BBC series "Taboo" and in a matter of two hours per episode, the camera can do what would take a novel hundreds of pages. When it comes to detail and action, dialog, and pacing, a film can be a less efficient method of telling a story. This is because the reader and author/editor are working together in the telling of a story. A movie involves more people, money and so on... In short, the more details, the more words when a story is told in written form. In a picture, there is no limit to detail either, but it can get it all in a far more compact form. I had a professor deliver a lecture in school about this subject. He described film as a more concrete medium. In film, as he put it, what the director puts into a work is what the audience will see, meaning the limits are set by the talents of the film cast and crew. In a book there exists (because of the abstract limitations language) a contract between the imagination of author/editor and the reader. A writer writes a story, with a set number of words and the editor helps the author then craft it into the best draft possible. The book is then published and a reader reads the book and recreates the work in their mind. So, I as a reader can picture different things than you can when reading "The Namsake", and they both are the story of the author, and recreate the book in different ways. The author begins the story, but the reader finishes it. In film (a more passive experience for the viewer) everything has been done already, and therefore it is more like an act of voyeurism. A good analogy would be a film is like look out or into a window, whereas a book is like not having that window in the first place. To sum up: film is concrete and books are abstract. Both can tell a story, but both have limits, and virtues. I think both are great art forms and mediums for telling a story.

[@jhilmilmengi7819]

Not really. The book is far better. But one has to say the movie adaptation is good and presented the same story differently. It was refreshing.

[@AditiKarande]

Just finished reading the book, the cast is so apt. Will watch the movie next :)

[@dikshantt]

the trailer gives me goosebumps everytime... specially when irrfan khan says 'every second has been a gift, gogol' hes getting an oscar one day!

[@yourlittlefriend861]

I wish he could

[@amrithamelant3330]

I wish I wish

[@whataboutbrittany]

Beautiful story, endlessly moving film.

[@singpingpongsong]

I have to read this book for school, but so far, I love it! I fully plan on watching the movie once I'm done! Looks great! And I love Kal Penn as an actor!

[@astralhurricane4829]

this video came out 12 days after I was born. My god. This book is awesome

[@pulakpathak5462]

Today is 29th April, 2020. Irrfan is not with us. And I came to know about this movie only today. 😔

[@maxsteelMountainLover]

one of those movies that bares you naked, exposed to the fragility of life and leaves with a deep resonance for every non resident Indian has a similar journey to traverse

[@aanchalsengupta]

In our class, we are critically reading this book chapter by chapter and it is so amazing. Lahiri is just a fantastic writer. We are almost done the book, can't wait to watch the movie soon and compare the differences while watching.

[@TheFaso95]

the trailer gives away so much..

[@Phangirl101]

I'm reading the book right now and it is so good! I think the movie will do it justice!

[@sydshab]

this movie is one of the best movies ever...about parents and life. kal penn does great in this...one of those movies that makes u want to think about life. love it.......just spectacular.

[@ajobkotha7830]

We loved u sir and will love for the rest of our life... Irfan sir❤️👌

[@punketa32]

I LOVED IT!!!

[@devalokg]

Just finished reading the book while I had seen the movie long ago. I thought movie did a very good job capturing the character of Ashoke and Ashima. Gogol was captured extensively in the book. Both book and movie were excellent.

[@agek94]

this is like in my top 5 all time favorite movies.

[@adoncapone]

I saw this film for the first time over the weekend and it was AMAZING!!! One of the best films I have ever seen. Made my happy and sad....yes, I shed tears....overall, GREAT FILM!!!

[@TUMADREESGOOFY]

Hi Where did you watch this movie. I’m desperate to watch it but it’s only shows trailers.

[@N0b0dyh3re]

I swear to god we watched this in English class a few months back. I couldn’t take it seriously the second I saw Kal penn thanks to Harold and Kumar

[@animefangirlxx]

Awesome movie, AMAZING book.

[@eyemiru]

I agree. This movie is much more!

[@sarangkale1369]

The namesake has to be the greatest book ever written on indian immigrants in US. The characters are unforgettable: ashoke, ashima, goggole, moushomi, sonia, max , her parents Even gogogles small apartment in NY.

[@jackson123123123]

magnificent piece of work

[@karanveersingh6367]

"The greatest journeys are the ones that bring you home " true.

[@bluewavez2000]

I love this movie, it was a very touching and beautiful movie.

[@brownfoxx76]

I love all of Mira Nair's films, but this one is the BEST!

[@f0rmula_Xlsx]

RIP legend

[@Gonzokeywest45]

♥ This film

[@alejandralopez4044]

excelente película de lo mejor q e visto últimamente

[@ceciliasoans8113]

Lovely movie, a must watch

[@sudipmondal8576]

The trailer looks like it is going to be one of those movies where the film does justice to a wonderful novel. Feels like the characters are coming out from the book. Wonderful trailer.

[@newyorkse2004]

4 out of 5 stars. An outstanding film made by Mira Nair. A good performance by Kal Penn.

[@poppycake]

i am not an indian but i am an immigrant too in this country,came from so far away and came here when i married with my ex husband , that movie made me cry a lot... too deep...

[@charlesalfredpayton]

"The Overcoat" by Nicolaj Vasilievic Gogol

[@alphascorpii83]

Amazing movie!

[@TallicaGrrl81]

okay, just heard about this movie, now I must see it, Mira Nair makes such great movies!!

[@sgraaa733]

one of my best movies

[@Leafjade]

yes, and it is an excellent book

[@priyajatti]

we are reading this book in my english class, i am half way through the book. i cannot wait to finish the book and watch this movie :D

[@Wesley_C]

This movie was so great, such classic.

[@amindraven9462]

that was very sad movie

[@LinaFann093]

I freakin love this movie!! Its really good. I recommend it :D

[@ratangarg2817]

Rip legend one of my fvt. Actor😢😢

[@animefangirlxx]

The book and movie made me cry =[