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.
Release date : 1994-04-15
Production country :
India, United Kingdom
Production company :
Merchant Ivory Productions
Durasi : 126 Min.
Popularity : 3
4.80
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