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Today's Special (2009)

R  99 min  -  Comedy
6.8
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In this super-feel-good foodie comedy, young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.

Director:

David Kaplan

Writers:

Aasif Mandvi (screenplay), Jonathan Bines (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Aarti Mann ...
Henna (as Aarti Majmudar)
Dean Winters ...
Steve
Kevin Corrigan ...
Stanton
Jess Weixler ...
Carrie
Aasif Mandvi ...
Samir
Naseeruddin Shah ...
Akbar
Ajay Naidu ...
Munnamia
Amir Arison ...
Dr. Semaan
Kevin Breznahan ...
Freddie
Kumar Pallana Kumar Pallana ...
Regular #2
Harish Patel Harish Patel ...
Hakim
Chloe Cmarada ...
Woman #2
Madhur Jaffrey Madhur Jaffrey ...
Farrida
Sylvia Kauders ...
Restaurant Patron
Ranjit Chowdhry Ranjit Chowdhry ...
Regular #1
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In this super-feel-good foodie comedy, young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.

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Plot Keywords:

Chef | Food | Cooking | Indian Food | Magazine  | See more »

Taglines:

Life Has No Recipe

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$90,639 (USA) (21 November 2010) (55 Screens)

Gross:

$400,654 (USA) (3 April 2011)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Inimitable Pictures, Sweet180 See more »
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