The Namesake (2006)
Irrfan Khan: Ashoke
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Quotes
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Ashoke Ganguli : The camera! It is in the car. All this and no picture, huh? We just have to remember it then. Huh? Will you remember this day, Gogol?
Gogol : How long do you I to remember it?
Ashoke Ganguli : [laughing] Ah, remember it always. Remember that you and I made the journey and went together to a place where there was nowhere left to go.
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Man : Pack a pillow and a blanket. See the world. You will never regret it.
Ashoke Ganguli : My grandfather always says that is what books are for. To travel without moving an inch.
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Ashoke Ganguli : There is something I always wanted to ask you, but never had the courage. All those years ago, why did you say yes to me?
Ashima A. Ganguli : You were the best of the lot.
Ashoke Ganguli : Huh?
Ashima A. Ganguli : Better than the widower with four children or the cartoonist with one arm. I also liked your shoes.
Ashoke Ganguli : Oh. Oh, okay.
Ashima A. Ganguli : Hmm, you want me to say "I love you," like the Americans.
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Ashoke Ganguli : Well all came out of Gogol's overcoat. One day you will understand.
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[last lines]
Ashoke Ganguli : [remembering his father's words] Pack a pillow and blanket. Go, see the world. You will never regret it, Gogol.
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Gogol Ganguli : [after being told the origin of his name] Baba, is that what you think of when you think of me? Do I remind you of that night?
Ashoke Ganguli : Not at all. You remind me of everything that followed. Everyday since then has been a gift... Gogol.
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Ashoke Ganguli : For Gogol Ganguli- The man who gave you his name, from the man who gave you your name.
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Gogol Ganguli : Did you guys know all this stuff about him when you decided to name me? That he was paranoid, suicidal, friendless, depressed?
Ashoke Ganguli : You forgot to mention that he was also a genius.
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Ashoke Ganguli : You won't believe it. Our rickshaw drivers dress better than professors here.
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Ashima A. Ganguli : He wants to keep Gogol and not Nikhil as his good name. Fine. No big deal.
Ashoke Ganguli : With a president named Jimmy, there is nothing we can do. As long as our kid is happy, you know.