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Today's Special( 2009)

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Life Has No Recipe

Overview

Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Aasif Mandvi

      Samir

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      Jess Weixler

      Carrie

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      Naseeruddin Shah

      Akbar

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      Aarti Mann

      Henna (as Aarti Majmudar)

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      Dean Winters

      Steve

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      Kevin Corrigan

      Stanton

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      Ajay Naidu

      Munnamia

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      Kevin Breznahan

      Freddie

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    A review by uNiversal

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    Written by uNiversal on Wed Mar 06 2013
    TODAY’S SPECIAL is a heartwarming comedy with a culinary flavor, co-written by Aasif Mandvi, Jonathan Bines, and directed by David Kaplan (Year of the Fish). It tells the story of Samir (Aasif Mandvi, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, THE LAST AIRBENDER) who is a sous chef who dreams of becoming the head chef at an upscale Manhattan restaurant. When he is passed over for a promotion he impulsively quits and lets his co-worker Carrie (Jess Weixler, TEETH) know that he intends to go to Paris and apprentice under a master French chef. Dreams must be put aside though after his father Hakim (Haris...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    400654.00

    Keywords

    • business card
    • muslim american
    • indian cuisine