In Custody
hi
PG-13
4.8
April 1994
Drama
Comedy
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.
Runtime:
2 hours 6 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
hi
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Ismail Merchant
