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The Namesake

May 28, 2020June 11, 2020 TarangaLeave a comment

Mira Nair, 2006, 2h 2m Ashima sits atop a roof with a tanpura in her hands singing ragas while her long, luscious hair and the shawl of her saari dance along with the wind. The music along with her wonderfully soft voice envelop the entire film, choosing to end and start with it. Ashima (played… Continue reading The Namesake →

Posted in Film ReviewsTagged calcutta, family, films, New York
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