(1936–2005), Indian film producer. In 1961 he became a partner with James Ivory in Merchant Ivory Productions. Together they made a number of films, including Howard's End (1992) and The Remains of the Day (1993).
Definition of Merchant, Ismail in US English:
Merchant, Ismail
proper nounˈmərCHənt
(1936–2005), Indian movie producer. In 1961, he partnered with James Ivory to form Merchant Ivory Productions. Together, they produced movies such as The Bostonians (1984), Howard's End (1992), and The White Countess (2005).