THE NAMESAKE " another one from Mira Nair.

Based on the novel The Namesake by author Jhuma Lahiri, Mira Nair is releasing her new movie in US this weekend. Well, I didn't like the novel much and would rate it as a "NOT so Boring" novel on a "Boring" train journey. But then the movie promises much. The presence of Irfan Khan is itself sufficient who when given his own freedom can turn any performance as if you are hearing that same character verbatim.

Kal Penn is another name which is though not too much famous but I have watched his two movies "American Desi" and "Harold and Kumar going to white castle". He looks like an American born confused desi and he acts like one. He is simply awesome in funny characters. So it's worth watching how he fared in rather serious and demanding role.

Tabu plays Ashima in the movie and I have no doubt in her capabilities as a brilliant screen performer. She will definitely add some value to the character of Ashima ganguly who in the original novel reluctantly accepted the American culture and just keep craving for Indian. The movie will be an interesting watch for someone who still have passion for theatre art. I will watch it for Irfan Khan. He fits well in those characters which involves a lot of talking. let's see how he fares here.