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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.
Details
Release Date
April 15, 1994
Content Rating
PG
Runtime
2h 6m
Status
Released
Languages
Hindi, Urdu
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Studios
Posters (3)
Backdrops (2)
