When Samir has to quit culinary school in France to run his family’s failing restaurant in New York, he rediscovers his heritage and passion for life., 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., 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., In this hilarious comedy, a chef (Aasif Mandvi) takes over his family’s dingy restaurant after his father has a heart attack. At first he resents working at such a lowly establishment, but he eventually learns how to prepare traditional Indian dishes and finds romance with a fellow chef (Jess Weixler) Directed by David Kaplan.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Today’s Special ” ?
A: The main cast includes Aasif Mandvi,Naseeruddin Shah,Jess Weixler,Madhur Jaffrey,Harish Patel,Dean Winters,Kevin Corrigan,Steve Giamarria,David Glazebrook,Chris Houghton,David Offner,Declan Baldwin,Rengan Rajaratnam,Cory Melious,Jonathan Bines,Aasif Mandvi,David Tumblety,Darcy C. Scanlin,Theresa Squire,Rich Fox,Beth Dembitzer.
Q: When Did the “Today’s Special” Released?
A: The Movie “Today’s Special” originally aired on 2010-11-19 and released in the year of 2009.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Today’s Special” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Today’s Special” ?
A: “Today’s Special” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
