Mira Nair’s Next venture, the making of Jhumpa Lahiri’s Namesake onto celluloid, is holding a casting call for Bengali/South Asian actors.

Shooting in Calcutta and NYC December/February 2004 – 2005.

Seeking the following roles: GOGOL – 4-7 years old to play 4. Born in the United States, his parents are from Calcutta. Speaks English and Bengali

GOGOL – 16-21 years old to play 17. Born in the United States, his parents are from Calcutta. Speaks English and Bengali.

SONIA – 12-15 years old to play 13. Born in the United States, her parents are from Calcutta. Speaks English.

MOUSHUMI – 15-20 years old to play 16. Plump and intelligent. Has a British accent.

If INTERESTED IN BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS FILM, please send snapshot and letter (non-returnable) to: Cindy Tolan “The Namesake” Casting Search 145 Sixth Avenue, 7th Fl. New York, NY 10013