Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show) stars alongside Bollywood legend Naseeruddin Shah (Monsoon Wedding), Harish Patel (Run Fatboy Run), and acclaimed actress Madhur Jaffrey (Shakespeare Wallah) in this eclectic, heartwarming comedy set in a struggling Indian restaurant in Jackson Heights, Queens. Also starring Jess Weixler (Teeth), Dean Winters (30 Rock), and Kevin Corrigan (The Departed). TODAY’S SPECIAL was released theatrically by Reliance Mediaworks. (Feature film. 2009. 99 min.)
Directed with verve by David Kaplan… A GEM!” – Kevin Thomas, The LA Times.
“Charming and mouthwatering” – Lou Lumenick, The New York Post.
“Extremely enjoyable” – Wesley Morris, The Boston Globe.
“Winning comedy” – Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter.