In Custody (1994)
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52% of users liked it
(92 ratings)
Anita Desai and Shahrukh Husain adapted Desai's novel for this comedy-drama about an Indian university teacher who encounters numerous hassles in his attempts to document the final writings of an ailing, alcoholic poet whom he idolizes. Score by Zakir Hussain and Ustad Sultan Khan. ~ Nicole Gagne,… More Anita Desai and Shahrukh Husain adapted Desai's novel for this comedy-drama about an Indian university teacher who encounters numerous hassles in his attempts to document the final writings of an ailing, alcoholic poet whom he idolizes. Score by Zakir Hussain and Ustad Sultan Khan. ~ Nicole Gagne, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- PG, 2 hr. 3 min.
- Directed By
- Ismail Merchant
- Genres
- Art House & International, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1993 Wide
- On DVD
- Apr 19, 2005
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
I guess to really enjoy this film you would have to speak the language of Urdu to understand its poetical nuances...
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Cast
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Shashi Kapooras Nur -
Shabana Azmias Imtiaz Begum -
Om Purias Deven
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Sushma Sethas Safiya Begum -
Neena Guptaas Sarla -
Tinnu Anandas Murad
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