The Namesake (2006)

Irrfan Khan: Ashoke

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Quotes 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ashoke Ganguli : Well all came out of Gogol's overcoat. One day you will understand.

• [last lines] 

  Ashoke Ganguli : [remembering his father's words]  Pack a pillow and blanket. Go, see the world. You will never regret it, Gogol.

• 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.

• Ashoke Ganguli : For Gogol Ganguli- The man who gave you his name, from the man who gave you your name.

• 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.

• [first lines] 

  Man : Mm, what are you reading?

  Ashoke Ganguli : Hm? "The Overcoat", by Gogol.

• Ashoke Ganguli : You won't believe it. Our rickshaw drivers dress better than professors here.

• 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.