Episode 35: The Namesake

Episode 35: The Namesake

Author: An American's Guide to Bollywood July 2, 2021 Duration: 23:08

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2006 drama The Namesake about a Bengali couple who immigrates to America and their American children. This film is directed by Mira Nair with songs by Nitin Sawhney. It stars Tabu, Irrfan Khan, and Kal Penn.

Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Hrithik Roshan.

The Namesake soundtrack is available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

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