Lahiri, Jhumpa: *1967
Movie - The Namesake, 2006
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A Life Between Two Worlds. NPR Radio; March 9, 2007 - Review: "The movie concerns itself largely with being Indian and American at the same time." Roger Ebert; December 06, 2007
- An astonishing film by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
- Interview with Jhumpa Lahiri about the movie: "The film works on its own. It is compelling and it has many insights into immigrant lives." Rediff India Abroad; 2006
- Namesake will make you cry: "The movie remains faithful to Lahiri's novel, but stands strong by itself." Rediff News; 2006
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From Novel to Movie. NPR Radio; November 27, 2007 - transcript - A conversation between Mira Nair and Jhumpa Lahiri
- Mira Nair discusses "The Namesake"
- Director Mira Nair talks about bringing "The Namesake" to the big screen. WNYC Radio, New York; Mar 7, 2007
- The actor Kal Penn is interviewed about his role
- The movie is a meditation on immigration, culture, and identity
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