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Hindi CINEMA · 1994
In Custody
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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.
A closer look
In Custody (1994) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Comedy, Drama. Directed by Ismail Merchant. The cast includes Shashi Kapoor, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi, Neena Gupta. Runtime: 126 minutes.
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What is the original language of In Custody?
In Custody is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for In Custody?
Our source metadata lists 15 April 1994. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed In Custody?
The listed director is Ismail Merchant.
Who is in the cast of In Custody?
The available cast credits include Shashi Kapoor, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi, Neena Gupta, Sushma Seth. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is In Custody?
The recorded runtime is 126 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is In Custody?
The source lists these genres: Comedy, Drama.
What is In Custody about?
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.
