In Custody (1994)

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.

Directing:
  • Ismail Merchant

Writing:
  • Shahrukh Husain
  • Anita Desai

Stars:
Release Date: 1994-04-15
themoviedb icon 4.8/10
  • Country: IN, GB
  • Language: हिन्दी | اردو
  • Runtime: 126

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