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Mirza Ghalib
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

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 Film in 1955 ^[1].

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The film depicts the life of one-time wealthy and noble poet Mirza Ghalib. The film 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.