Mirza Ghalib (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1954, Mirza Ghalib is a drama, music and history film directed by Sohrab Modi, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. This movie depicts the life of once wealthy poet and nobleman Mirza Ghalib. This story portrays his trials, tribulations, triumphs, and ultimate descent to poverty, and then to prison; and his tragic and ill-fated love with a beautiful courtesan named Chaudvin.
Who’s in it. Mirza Ghalib stars Bharat Bhushan as Mirza Ghalib, Suraiya as Chaudvin, Durga Khote as Chaudvin's mother (Amma) and Nigar Sultana as Umrao Begum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Mirza Ghalib has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mirza Ghalib page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mirza Ghalib tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mirza Ghalib (1954)?
- In US, Mirza Ghalib is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mirza Ghalib worth watching?
- Mirza Ghalib holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mirza Ghalib?
- Mirza Ghalib stars Bharat Bhushan, Suraiya, Durga Khote, Nigar Sultana and Murad.
- When was Mirza Ghalib released?
- Mirza Ghalib was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.