By 1988, Gulzar was already a titan of Hindi cinema (known for Maachis , Koshish , Aandhi ). However, his love for Urdu poetry and the tragic life of Ghalib drove him to television. The 100th death anniversary of Ghalib (who passed in 1869) was approaching, and Gulzar wanted to correct the historical record.
The series explores Ghalib's journey from an ambitious young poet in Agra to his struggle for recognition in the royal court of Delhi. mirza ghalib -1988- complete tv series