In Custody(1994)
In Custody Synopsis
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.
In Custody (1994) is a drama and comedy film directed by Ismail Merchant, released on April 15, 1994 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Shashi Kapoor, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi and Neena Gupta. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Ismail Merchant
- Writers:
- Anita Desai, Shahrukh Husain, Anita Desai
- Producers:
- Wahid Chowhan
- Cinematographer:
- Larry Pizer
- Composer:
- Zakir Hussain
- Production:
- Merchant Ivory Productions
- Status:
- Released
In Custody Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shashi Kapoor
as Nur
Om Puri
as Deven
Shabana Azmi
as Imtiaz Begum
Neena Gupta
as Sarla
Sushma Seth
as Safiya Begum
Tinnu Anand
Prayag Raj
Parikshat Sahni
Sagar Arya
- Yusuf Khurram
Yusuf Khurram
- Riju Bajaj
Riju Bajaj
- Nayeem Hafizka
Nayeem Hafizka
Key crew
Directed by Ismail Merchant, written by Anita Desai, Shahrukh Husain and Anita Desai, produced by Wahid Chowhan.
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In Custody Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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In Custody – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In Custody online?
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In Custody (1994) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in In Custody?
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The main cast of In Custody (1994) includes Shashi Kapoor, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi, Neena Gupta and Sushma Seth. The film was directed by Ismail Merchant. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In Custody released?
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In Custody was released on April 15, 1994 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is In Custody worth watching?
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In Custody (1994) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.