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The Namesake

6.820072h 2mMovieDrama

The American-born son of Indian immigrants strives to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.

DirectorMira Nair
WriterSooni Taraporevala
ProducersYasushi Kotani·Lydia Dean Pilcher

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JioHotstarJioHotstar
Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mira Nair

KPKal Penn
Kal Penn
Gogol / Nikhil
IKIrrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan
Ashoke Ganguli
TTabu
Tabu
Ashima Ganguli
JBJacinda Barrett
Jacinda Barrett
Maxine Ratliffe
ZRZuleikha Robinson
Zuleikha Robinson
Moushumi Mazoomdar
RTRuma Guha Thakurta
Ruma Guha Thakurta
Ashoke's Mother
SCSabyasachi Chakraborty
Sabyasachi Chakraborty
Ashima's Father
SN
Sahira Nair
Sonali Ganguli
SCSupriya Choudhury
Supriya Choudhury
Ashima's Grandmother
JLJhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Lahiri
Jhumpa Mashi
KMKharaj Mukherjee
Kharaj Mukherjee
Chhotoo
GHGlenne Headly
Glenne Headly
Lydia

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The Namesake — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Namesake?

The Namesake is streaming on JioHotstar in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Namesake on Netflix?

No, The Namesake is not on Netflix in India as of October 2026. It's currently on JioHotstar.

Is The Namesake on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Namesake isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. It's on JioHotstar instead.

Where can I watch The Namesake for free?

The Namesake is available on JioHotstar in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.