3 Idiots directed by Rajkumar Hirani was an adaptation of a novel by Chetan Bhagat named "Five Point Someone". The film was a ...

One hundred years after The New Yorker published its first issue, we delve into the rich history of movies that have been inspired by its writing – from Meet Me in St. Louis to Adaptation.

Two films that came up, both in discussion and audience questions, were Nair’s Monsoon Wedding (2001) and The Namesake. Nair ...

and vowed to come back to him with a suitable part. The two came together 15 years later for Khan's memorable role of Ashoke Ganguli in The Namesake (2006), based on Jhumpa Lahiri's eponymous book.

Director Mira Nair recalls casting Irrfan Khan in "The Namesake," appreciating his initial unfamiliarity with the US. She ensured his Bengali immigrant accent was authentic by introducing him to ...

The two came together 15 years later for Khan's memorable role of Ashoke Ganguli in "The Namesake" , based on Jhumpa Lahiri's eponymous book. Khan, who had established himself as an actor with films ...

In 'The Namesake', based on Jhumpa Lahiri's book, Khan portrayed Ashoke Ganguli, a role that demanded authenticity in representing a fresh immigrant experience in America. Nair embraced Khan's ...

and vowed to come back to him with a suitable part. The two came together 15 years later for Khan's memorable role of Ashoke Ganguli in "The Namesake" (2006), based on Jhumpa Lahiri's eponymous book.

In 'The Namesake', Khan and Tabu played Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli, first-generation immigrants from West Bengal to the US. PTI Last Updated : 16 February 2025, 10:51 IST ...