- Mirza Ghalib (film)
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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. NandaStarring Bharat Bhushan
Suraiya
Nigar Sultana
Durga Khote
Murad
Mukri
Ulhas
Kumkum
IftekharCinematography V. Avadhoot Release date(s) 1954 Running time 145 minutes Country India Language Hindi
UrduMirza 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] This film became famous as an erotic film in Pakistan after leaked video of famous religious Islamic scholar Aamir Liaquat Hussain.
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Plot
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.
Cast
- Bharat Bhushan
- Suraiya
- Nigar Sultana
- Durga Khote
- Murad
- Mukri
- Ulhas
- Kumkum
- Iftekhar
Critical Response
Pakistan
The film got have some review from India. No information is available. In Pakistan, for many years till 2011. In 2011, a famous religious Islamic scholar named Aamir Liaquat Hussain's leaked video came out. This became famous as erotic one. This film had been started discussion in Pakistan. Even special pages have been made on Facebook for the promotion of this film.[2][3][4]
Awards
- National Film Awards
- 1955: National Film Award for Best Film: Sohrab Modi
- 1955: National Film Award for Best Music Direction: Ghulam Mohammed [1][5]
- Filmfare Awards
- Filmfare Best Art Direction (B&W) : Rusi K. Banker [6]
References
- ^ a b National Film Awards 1953-1960.
- ^ "Aamir Liaquat Video". we Pakistan. http://im-pakistan.blogspot.com/2011/08/real-face-of-dr-aamir-liaquat-hussain_15.html. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
- ^ "Ghalib Film Dekhi hai Apnay". Ghalib Film Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/Ghalib.Film. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
- ^ "Ghalib Film". http://www.facebook.com/AmirLiaqatvsMufti?sk=wall. http://www.facebook.com/AmirLiaqatvsMufti?sk=app_190322544333196. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
- ^ Ghulam Mohammad Music Composers at downmelodylane.
- ^ Awards Internet Movie Database.
External links
National Film Award for Best Feature Film 1954–1960 Shyamchi Aai (1954) · Mirza Ghalib (1955) · Pather Panchali (1956) · Kabuliwala (1957) · Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1958) · Sagar Sangamey (1959) · Apur Sansar (1960)
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