Mirza Ghalib (1988) is a landmark Hindi-Urdu television serial that brought the 19th-century Urdu poet Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib to living rooms across the Indian subcontinent. Produced by the Indian television network Doordarshan and directed by Gulzar, the series remains one of the most celebrated literary biopics in South Asian television history. This article examines the serial’s conception, production, performances, historical context, aesthetics, language and poetry treatment, reception, legacy, and its continuing relevance for contemporary audiences.
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