Mirza Ghalib (Hindi: मिर्ज़ा गालिब; Urdu: مرزا غالب) is a 1954 Indian Hindi and Urdu language biographical film, directed by Sohrab Modi. Based on the life of well-known poet Mirza Ghalib, the film was acclaimed upon release. It stars Bharat Bhushan as Ghalib and Suraiya as his tawaif lover, Moti Begum. The film won the President\'s Gold Medal for the All India Best Feature Film and the President\'s Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Hindi in the 2nd National Film Awards for 1954.[1][2] The film is also considered as one of Suraiya\'s best performance.