
In Custody
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April 15, 1994
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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.
Featured Crew
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Ismail Merchant
Director
Wahid Chowhan
Producer
Cast

Shashi Kapoor
Nur

Om Puri
Deven

Shabana Azmi
Imtiaz Begum

Neena Gupta
Sarla

Sushma Seth
Safiya Begum