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A man gains a new lease on life when circumstances force him to take over the family business in this comedy drama from director David Kaplan. Samir (Aasif Mandvi) is a traditionally trained chef who works as the sous chef in an exclusive restaurant in Manhattan, but when he learns he's been turned down for an expected promotion, he leaves in a huff and isn't asked to return. Samir is convinced he's cut out for better things and considers heading for Europe to attend a culinary academy in Paris. But Samir's plans quickly change when he learns that his father (Harish Patel) has suffered a severe heart attack and someone needs to look after the family business, a dingy Indian restaurant in Queens that's fallen on hard times. While Samir has spent years learning to prepare gourmet cuisine, he's never had much experience making Indian food, and his mother (Madhur Jaffrey) is singularly unimpressed with his efforts. Samir has to hire a new cook to assist him, and he ends up with Akbar (Naseeruddin Shah), a cabbie who claims to have cooked for many of India's leading dignitaries, and with Akbar's help Samir learns about the soul of Indian cuisine, as well as a few things about himself. Samir also tries to make time for a budding romance with Carrie (Jess Weixler), who worked with him at his old job. TODAY'S SPECIAL was an official selection at the 2009 BFI London Film Festival.Product Identifiers
UPC0767685244104
eBay Product ID (ePID)98971002
Product Key Features
ActorNaseeruddin Shah, Jess Weixler, Madhur Jaffrey, Harish Patel, Aasif Mandvi
RatingR
Movie/TV TitleToday's Special
DirectorDavid Kaplan
FormatDVD
Release Year2012
GenreComedy
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RoleNaseeruddin Shah, Jess Weixler, Harish Patel, Madhur Jaffrey, Aasif Mandvi
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20120124
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- 29 Jul, 2021
One of my fave foodie movies
It didn’t get a lot of publicity, but it is a GREAT movie/story! Must be because it was hard to find a dvd anywhere! Today’s Special is engaging, heart warming and funny! All the acting and characters are wonderful. 🥳Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Jan, 2020
Movie to slow you down and live!
Heart felt story of loss and disappointment and an unlikely friend who helps out. Akbar character is quiet memorable!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Sep, 2018
Story line is amazing, if you are looking for a great family movie... this is a must buy!
received the DVD great condition, I received it on time!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Nov, 2017
Today's special (DVD) 2011
It was awesome and excellent dvdVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Jul, 2018
good movie
good movieVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
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