5.0In Custody · 1994
In Custody (1994) is a Drama / Comedy film directed by Ismail Merchant, starring Shashi Kapoor, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi.
DramaComedy
5.0Overview
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.
Cast
Shashi Kapoor, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi, Neena Gupta, Sushma Seth, Tinnu Anand, Prayag Raj, Parikshat Sahni
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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.
When was "In Custody" released?
In Custody was released in 1994.
Who stars in "In Custody"?
The cast includes Shashi Kapoor, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi, Neena Gupta.
