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A few words of Hindi appear here or there, but its all Urdu. I feel that if the popular culture, which is what Hindi fil
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"A few words of Hindi appear here or there, but it's all Urdu. I feel that if the popular culture, which is what Hindi films are, uses Urdu, it's not going to diminish"

- Ismail Merchant

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This quote by Ismail Merchant speaks with the significance of Urdu in popular culture, particularly in Hindi movies. He acknowledges that while some Hindi words might appear occasionally, the language of Hindi films is largely Urdu. He thinks that making use of Urdu in pop culture will not diminish, but rather will remain an important part of it. This is most likely due to the fact that Urdu is a language that is rich in culture and history, and is often utilized to reveal emotion and feelings. Merchant's quote speaks to the value of maintaining Urdu and its location in pop culture, and how it should not be reduced. He believes that Urdu must remain an important part of Hindi films, which its usage must be commemorated and appreciated. This quote is a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the language of Urdu, and its location in popular culture.

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India Flag This quote is written / told by Ismail Merchant between December 25, 1936 and May 25, 2005. He/she was a famous Producer from India. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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