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In Custody
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4.8
4 reviews
Drama/Comedy
2h 6m
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...

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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.

  • DirectorIsmail Merchant
  • Release15 April 1994
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  • Duration2h 6m
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    4.8
    4 reviews
  • Productions

    Merchant Ivory Productions

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