Mirza Ghalib (film)
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| Mirza Ghalib | |
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| Directed by | Sohrab Modi |
| Produced by | Sohrab Modi |
| Written by | Rajinder Singh Bedi Sadat Hasan Manto (story) J.K. Nanda |
| Starring | Bharat Bhushan Suraiya Nigar Sultana Durga Khote Murad Mukri Ulhas Kumkum Iftekhar |
| Music by | Ghulam Mohammed |
| Cinematography | V. Avadhoot |
| Release date(s) | 1954 |
| Running time | 145 min. |
| Language | Hindi / Urdu |
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Mirza Ghalib (1954) is a Hindi / Urdu film, directed by Sohrab Modi. Based on the life of well known poet Mirza Ghalib, the film was acclaimed upon release. It stars Bharat Bhushan as Ghalib and Suraiya as his courtesan lover. The film won the Golden Lotus Award for Best Film at the National Film Awards in 1955.
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[edit] Plot
The film depicts the life of one-time wealthy and noble poet Mirza Ghalib. The film revolves around his trials, successes and failres and his ultimate descent into poverty. Ghalib falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Chaudvin, however tragedy befalls their ill-fated relationship.
[edit] Cast
- Bharat Bhushan
- Suraiya
- Nigar Sultana
- Durga Khote
- Murad
- Mukri
- Ulhas
- Kumkum
- Iftekhar
[edit] Awards
The film has won the following awards since its release:
1955 National Film Awards (India)
- Won - Golden Lotus Award - Best Film - Mirza Ghalib - Sohrab Modi
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