Mirza Ghalib (1954) is a Hindi / Urdu film, directed by Sohrab Modi. The film won the Golden Lotus Award for National Film Award for Best Film in 1955.Cast :- Bharat Bhushan, Suraiya, Nigar Sultana, Durga Khote, Murad, Mukri, Ulhas, Kumkum, Iftekhar
Directed by :- Sohrab Modi
Produced by :- Sohrab Modi
Written by :- Rajinder Singh Bedi
Sadat Hasan Manto (story)
J.K. Nanda
Music by :- Ghulam Mohammed
Cinematography :- V. Avadhoot
Language :- Hindi / Urdu
The film depicts the life of one-time wealthy and noble poet Mirza Ghalib who lived during the reign of Bahadur Shah Zafar. The film beautifully captures the mood of the period and magnificence of the court of the last Mughal where the poets like Zauq, Momin, Tishna, Shefta and Ghalib assembled to recite their verse. The film revolves around Ghalib's 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.
Mirza Ghalib, Sohrab Modi’s eagerly awaited production, was released at a glittering premiere in Bombay on December 10th 1954, at the Minerva, Excelsior and Palace cinemas.
Inspired by the tragic romance between the great poet Ghalib and Moti Begum, the dancing girl—whom the poet fondly named Chaudavin—J. K. Nanda’s adaptation of Minto’s original story closely follows the pattern of the lives depicted there, the departures from recorded fact being dictated by dramatic considerations and regard for the censors.
Bharat Bhushan plays the title role while Suraiya portrays the feminine lead. They receive excellent support from an all-star cast comprising Nigar Sultana, Ullhas, Durga Khote, Murad, Iftikhar, Mukri and —Baij Sharma, while veteran actor Jagdish Sethi appears as a guest artist.
Directed and produced by Modi on his usual lavish scale, the film magically re-creates the poignant love story of the Poet and the Dancer in the atmosphere of the magnificent court of the last of the Moghul emperors. He has with deftness preserved the atmosphere of the times and those aspects of life which inspired the wistful ghazals of Ghalib.
The film sympathetically depicts the torments suffered by the poet in his love for two women. Torn between his sense of duty towards his lovely wife Umrao Begum, and his love for Chaudavin, his troubles and frustrations increase and assume the proportions of tragedy.
Sohrab Modi’s direction is unquestionably inspired. Not only has he re-created the world of the Moghuls, but has paid due tribute to the poet in a film which is as warm and dignified as the story it tells. Ghalib’s exquisite ghazals and couplets have been admirably incorporated into the narrative and they richly embellish an already masterly production.
Bharat Bhushan is superb as the poet, Ghalib. Enacting his role with quiet restraint and dignity, he presents both the genius of Ghalib the poet, as well as his shortcomings as a man.
Suraiya beautifully brings to life the fascinating Chaudavin, drawing every ounce of sympathy through the character she portrays. The skill she displays in her rendering of Ghalib’s exquisite ghazals together with the flexibility of her voice enables her to reach the depths of meaning in the poet’s words and draw out their subtlety to the full. Her singing in the film is till date regarded as the definitive Ghalib. In fact India's then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru paid her the ultimate compliment by telling her she had brought Mirza Ghalib to life, 'Tumne Mirza Ghalib Ki Rooh Ko Zinda Kar Diya'.
Nigar Sultana as Umrao Begum and Durga Khote as Chaudavin’s mother are both brilliant in their character roles, while Baij Sharma as Fiddan the opium-eater turns in a noteworthy performance.
Ullhas, the villain of the piece, is convincingly evil and lecherous, Iftikhar with regal dignity almost instinctively lives his part of the Emperor, Bahadur Shah, and Mukri contributes a fine cameo of the self-important but kindly money-lender.
Rajinder Singh Bedi’s expressive dialogue registers much of the elegance of speech characteristic of Moghul times. Ghulam Mohammed’s music and Shakil Badayuni’s lyrics give further evidence of their creative talents.
With delightful grace, Roshan Kumari and Kumkum present the spectacular dances directed by Lachhu Mahraj and Badri Prasad.
Production values of costume, sets and decor constitute spectacular additions to the film which also has excellent photography.
(Filmfare Review – January 7, 1955)
The Film had following Songs :-
1. "Dil-e-nadan Tujhe"
Sung by Suraiya and Talat Mahmood and Lyrics by Mirza Ghalib
2. "Aah Ko Chahiye Ek Umar"
Sung by Suraiya and Lyrics by Mirza Ghalib
3. "Nukta Cheen Hai"
Sung by Suraiya and Lyrics by Mirza Ghalib
4. "Phie Mujhe Deeda-e-tar"
Sung by Talat Mahmood and Lyrics by Mirza Ghalib
5. "Chali Pee Ke Nagar"
Sung by Shamshad Begum and Lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni
6. "Ganga Ki Ret"
Sung by Sudha Malhotra and Lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni
7. "Hai Bas ke Har Ek Unke"
Sung by Mohammad Rafi and Lyrics by Mirza Ghalib
8. "Wahshat Hi Sahi"
Sung by Talat Mahmood and Lyrics by Mirza Ghalib
9. "Jahan Koi Na Ho"
Sung by Suraiya and Lyrics by Mirza Ghalib
10. "Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat"
Sung by Suraiya and Lyrics by Mirza Ghalib
11. "Sakhi Sarkar" (Qawwali)
Sung by Mohammad Rafi, Bande Hasan & Party and Lyrics by Shakeel बदायुनी
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