Today's Special

Name: Today's Special
Director: David Kaplan
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2009-10-14
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Aasif Mandvi, Jess Weixler, Naseeruddin Shah, Aarti Mann, Dean Winters

Life Has No Recipe

R 2009 · 99 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Romance

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

Directed by David Kaplan · Written by Aasif Mandvi

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Aasif Mandvi Samir
Jess Weixler Carrie
Naseeruddin Shah Akbar
Aarti Mann Henna (as Aarti Majmudar)
Dean Winters Steve
Kevin Corrigan Stanton
Ajay Naidu Munnamia
Kevin Breznahan Freddie
Lucy Radack Abigail

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