Mirza Ghalib - The Greatest Urdu Poet

Description:
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Mirza Ghalib, one of the greatest poets the Indian subcontinent has ever produced. This long-form documentary style video begins by exploring the rich tradition of Urdu poetry, from Amir Khusrau to Iqbal, before revealing the life, struggles, and brilliance of Ghalib.
From his early life in Agra and personal tragedies, to his revolutionary contributions to Urdu and Persian poetry, and his deep connection with the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, this video captures the full spectrum of Ghalib's legacy. It also examines his observations during the 1857 revolt, his letters, and how he redefined the ghazal form.
Through immersive narration, historical visuals, and his most iconic couplets, experience the world of Ghalib as never before.
SOURCES USED
1. Ralph Russell, Ghalib: Life and Letters
2. Annemarie Schimmel, Classical Urdu Literature from the Beginning to Iqbal
3. Frances W. Pritchett, Columbia University — Urdu poetry archive and translations
https://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00ghalib/
4. BBC Urdu – Documentaries and articles on Ghalib’s life
5. S. R. Faruqi, Urdu Ghazal aur Hindustani Zehan o Tehzeeb
6. Dastanbu by Ghalib – Persian account of the 1857 Rebellion
7. Rekhta Foundation – Verified couplets and Ghalib’s poetry collections
https://www.rekhta.org/poets/mirza-ghalib
8. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL)
9. Ghalib ki Haveli, Delhi – Heritage documentation and cultural sources
10. Mughal history texts relating to Bahadur Shah Zafar and 19th-century Delhi

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