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About the film
In Custody/Muhafiz is a 1993 film by Merchant Ivory Productions. It was directed by Ismail Merchant, with screenplay by Anita Desai and Shahrukh Husain. It is based upon Desai's 1984 Booker Prize nominated novel In Custody.
Plot synopsis
Deven's (Om Puri) position as a professor of Hindi at a local college is only a means to an end. His first love is the Urdu language and in particular Urdu poetry. Deven's multiple (and often stymied) attempts to interview the great Urdu poet, Nur (Shashi Kapoor), act as a metaphor for the clash between modernization and tradition.
Release
The film opened on 3 screens in New York City on 14 May 1994 and grossed $7,701 for the weekend. It opened on 3 screens in London on 3 June 1994 and grossed £2,814 in its opening weekend. It grossed $92,612 in the United States.
Awards
1993: Tokyo Film Festival in Kyoto (Official Selection) nomination
Musicians and vocalists
Suresh Wadkar, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan
The film also features poetry by Faiz Ahmad Faiz.
Key details
| Release year | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Ismail Merchant |
| Starring | Shabana Azmi |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was In Custody released?
In Custody is a Hindi-language film released in 1993, directed by Ismail Merchant.
Who directed In Custody?
In Custody was directed by Ismail Merchant.
Who stars in In Custody?
In Custody stars Shabana Azmi.
What is In Custody about?
In Custody/Muhafiz is a 1993 film by Merchant Ivory Productions. It was directed by Ismail Merchant, with screenplay by Anita Desai and Shahrukh Husain.
Where can I watch In Custody?
In Custody may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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