Mirza Ghalib (film)

Mirza Ghalib
Directed by	Sohrab Modi
Produced by	Sohrab Modi
Written by	Rajinder Singh Bedi Saadat 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 dates	1954
Running time	145 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi Urdu

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 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1955.^[1]

Plot

The film depicts the life of one-time wealthy and noble poet Mirza Ghalib. The story revolves around his trials, successes and failures and his ultimate descent into poverty. Ghalib falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Chaudvin; however, tragedy befalls their ill-fated relationship. Set in a historical background, the film deals with the eternal psychological and social problems in the career of a genius poet. This film portrays one aspect of life of Mirza Ghalib (born 27 December 1797; died 15 February 1869, at age 73) in which the conflict between love and loyalty had deeply affected a sensitive artist. Mirza Ghalib fails to make an impression at the Royal Court 'Mushaira' of Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar but at the same time, unknowingly wins the heart of Chaudvin, an accomplished court dancer.

Cast

Bharat Bhushan as Ghalib
Suraiya as Moti Bai
Nigar Sultana as Ghalib's wife
Durga Khote
Murad as Mufti Sadruddin
Mukri as Mathura Das
Ulhas
Kumkum
Iftekhar as Bahadur Shah Zafar
Yousuf Ali Khan

Awards

National Film Awards^[2]
- 1954: National Film Award for Best Feature Film
- 1954: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi
Filmfare Awards
- Filmfare Best Art Direction (B&W): Rusi K. Banker ^[3]

References

↑ National Film Awards 1953-1960.
↑ "2nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
↑ Awards Internet Movie Database.

External links

Mirza Ghalib at the Internet Movie Database

National Film Award for Best Feature Film

1953–1960	Shyamchi Aai (1953) Mirza Ghalib (1954) Pather Panchali (1955) Kabuliwala (1956) Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957) Sagar Sangamey (1958) Apur Sansar (1959) Anuradha (1960)

1961–1980	Bhagini Nivedita (1961) Dada Thakur (1962) Shehar Aur Sapna (1963) Charulata (1964) Chemmeen (1965) Teesri Kasam (1966) Hatey Bazarey (1967) Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1968) Bhuvan Shome (1969) Samskara (1970) Seemabaddha (1971) Swayamvaram (1972) Nirmalyam (1973) Chorus (1974) Chomana Dudi (1975) Mrigayaa (1976) Ghatashraddha (1977) No Award (1978) Shodh (1979) Akaler Shandhaney (1980)

1981–2000	Dakhal (1981) Chokh (1982) Adi Shankaracharya (1983) Damul (1984) Chidambaram (1985) Tabarana Kathe (1986) Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai (1987) Piravi (1988) Bagh Bahadur (1989) Marupakkam (1990) Agantuk (1991) Bhagwat Gita (1992) Charachar (1993) Unishe April (1994) Kathapurushan (1995) Lal Darja (1996) Thaayi Saheba (1997) Samar (1998) Vanaprastham (1999) Shantham (2000)

2001–present	Dweepa (2001) Mondo Meyer Upakhyan (2002) Shwaas (2003) Page 3 (2004) Kaalpurush (2005) Pulijanmam (2006) Kanchivaram (2007) Antaheen (2008) Kutty Srank (2009) Adaminte Makan Abu (2010) Deool and Byari (2011) Paan Singh Tomar (2012) Ship of Theseus (2013) Court (2014)

National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi

1954–1960

Mirza Ghalib (1954) Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955) No Award (1956) Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957) Madhumati (1958) Anari (1959) Mughal-e-Azam (1960)

Certificate of Merit	Jagriti (1954) Shree 420 and Devdas (1955) Basant Bahar (1956) Mother India and Musafir (1957) Lajwanti and Karigar (1958) No Award (1959) Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai and Kanoon (1960)

1961–1980

Dharmputra (1961) Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) Bandini (1963) Dosti (1964) Shaheed (1965) — (1966) Hamraaz (1967) Aashirwad (1968) Satyakam (1969) Anand (1970) — (1971) Maya Darpan (1972) 27 Down (1973) No Award (1974) Nishant (1975) — (1976) Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977) Kasturi and Junoon (1978) — (1979) Aakrosh (1980)

Certificate of Merit	Gunga Jumna and Pyaar Ki Pyaas (1961) No Award (1962) Mere Mehboob and Gumrah (1963) Yaadein and Geet Gaya Patharon Ne (1964) Oonche Log and Guide (1965) Discontinued after 1965

1981–2000

2001–present

Films directed by Sohrab Modi

Khoon Ka Khoon (1935)
Said-e-Havas (1936)
Khan Bahadur (1937)
Atma Tarang (1937)
Talaq (1938)
Jailor (1938)
Meetha Zahar (1938)
Pukar (1939)
Bharosa (1940)
Sikandar (1941)
Phir Milenge (1942)
Prithvi Vallabh (1943)
Parakh (1944)
Ek Din Ka Sultan (1945)
Manjhdhar (1947)
Narasinha Avatar (1949)
Daulat (1949)
Sheesh Mahal (1950)
Jhansi Ki Rani (1953)
Mirza Ghalib (1954)
Kundan (1955)
Raj Hath (1956)
Nausherwan-E-Adil (1957)
Jailor (1958)
Mera Ghar Mere Bachche (1960)
Samay Bada Balwan (1969)

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