The 1988 television series , directed by the legendary poet and filmmaker Gulzar , is widely regarded as one of the finest biographical dramas in Indian television history. Aired on Doordarshan , this 18-episode masterpiece brought the life and complex verses of the 19th-century Urdu poet Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib into the homes of millions, sparking a revival of interest in classical Urdu literature. A Defining Performance: Naseeruddin Shah as Ghalib
It captures Ghalib's perpetual battle with poverty and his attempts to secure a pension from the British government. Mughal Court Life: mirza ghalib -1988- complete tv series