Mirza Ghalib -1988- Complete Tv Series | Editor's Choice

Shah captured the distinct gait, the aristocratic hand gestures, and the weary yet piercing gaze of the poet.

To play Ghalib, Gulzar cast Naseeruddin Shah, a powerhouse of Indian parallel cinema. Originally, the role had been envisioned for the legendary ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, but shifting the focus to intense dramatic acting proved to be a stroke of absolute genius. mirza ghalib -1988- complete tv series