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In Custody

1994

Overview

Ismail Merchant's feature directorial debut addresses a subject close to his heart: the expressive Urdu language of Northern India, in danger of extinction as political trends and modernization obscure its contributions to Indian culture. Merchant 's treatment is wry and good humored , as his characters - an aging Urdu poet (Shashi Kapoor) and a worshipful young college lecturer - clash despite their shared passion for the beauty of words.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
April 15, 1994
Original language
English
Spoken languages
Urdu, Hindi
Countries
India, United Kingdom
Cinematography
Larry Pizer
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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