Question 1

Which future Oscar-winning actress worked as a post-production intern on The Namesake?

Accepted Answer

Lupita Nyong'o, who later won an Academy Award for 12 Years a Slave, is credited as a post-production intern in the Editorial Department.

Question 2

Why did director Mira Nair cast Kal Penn instead of her original choice for Gogol?

Accepted Answer

Mira Nair originally wanted Abhishek Bachchan but cast Kal Penn because she wanted someone audiences would believe was raised in the U.S., and her son advocated for him.

Question 3

What personal first did actress Tabu experience during the filming of The Namesake?

Accepted Answer

Tabu had never seen the Taj Mahal despite living in India for years; the scene where the family visits it was her first time seeing the famous tomb.

Question 4

Which major film festivals featured The Namesake in 2006?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Telluride Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2006.

Question 5

What unusual billing appears for Kal Penn in the ending credits?

Accepted Answer

Kal Penn is listed twice in the ending credits: as Kal Penn playing Gogol, and as Kalpen Modi playing Nikhil.

Question 6

Which future Oscar-winning actress worked as a post-production intern on 'The Namesake'?

Accepted Answer

Lupita Nyong'o, who later won an Academy Award for '12 Years a Slave', is credited as a post-production intern in the Editorial Department.

Question 7

Why did Mira Nair cast Kal Penn instead of Abhishek Bachchan for the lead role of Gogol?

Accepted Answer

Mira Nair originally wanted Abhishek Bachchan but cast Kal Penn because she wanted someone the audience would believe was raised in the U.S., and Penn was very keen to do the role.

Question 8

What personal first did actress Tabu experience during the filming of 'The Namesake'?

Accepted Answer

Tabu had never seen the Taj Mahal despite living in India for years; the scene where the family visits it was her first time seeing the famous tomb.

Question 9

Which major film festivals featured 'The Namesake' in 2006?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Telluride Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2006.

Question 10

How does Kal Penn appear twice in the ending credits of 'The Namesake'?

Accepted Answer

Kal Penn is listed twice: as Kal Penn playing Gogol, and as Kalpen Modi playing Nikhil.

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