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Famous for his heart-rending poetry, Mirza Ghalib has written beautiful, melodious ghazals that are loved and heard even today, because of their intensity and emotion. His best works have been translated into several Indian as well as foreign languages.
Born as Azad Ullaha Khan, in 1797 in Agra, Mirza Ghalib was his pen name. His father, Abdullah Baig, died in battle, when little Ghalib was just 5 years old and his mother brought up her two sons on a meagre pension of Rs 750.00 annually.
Ghalib was talented and self-taught. He learnt Persian and first started writing in this language. He participated in many 'Mushairas' (poetry sessions) in Lucknow and Calcutta, and was acknowledged as a poet of high standing. Despite being a Shia Muslim, Ghalib was very liberal in his views. He was admired by both Hindus and Muslims and was warm, witty and wonderful. Mirza Ghalib is also famous for the beautiful letters that he wrote. He was simple, direct and precise as he creatively described the current social, economic and political situations.
Even though Ghalib spread love, beauty and happiness all around, his own life was filled with moments of despair and tragedy. His most beautiful works were written when he was at his lowest ebb-at the loss of a loved adopted child. He suffered from a drinking problem, financial difficulties as well as pains of old age, and finally died at the age of 72.