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"Life Has No Recipe"

2009

1h 39m

6.2(101 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

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

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Aasif Mandvi

Samir

Acting

Jess Weixler

Carrie

Acting

Naseeruddin Shah

Akbar

Acting

Aarti Mann

Henna (as Aarti Majmudar)

Acting

Dean Winters

Steve

Acting

Kevin Corrigan

Stanton

Acting

Ajay Naidu

Munnamia

Acting

Kevin Breznahan

Freddie

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