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Intekhaab-e Khutoot-e-Ghalib

(Selection from Ghalib's Letters)

Mirza Ghalib's letters were compiled and published in two volumes namely Ood-Hindi and Urdu-e-Mu'alla. Recently these letters have been compiled in other volumes as well. Intekhaab-e Khutoot-e-Ghalib is one such book in Urdu, containing a selection of his Urdu letters published by Dr.Khaliq Anjum of New Delhi, along with a detailed critical analysis of Ghalib's prose style in general, and letters in particular. This book is available at the Urdu Bazar on-line bookstore for 10 US dollars (inclusive of international shipping).


Gulzar on Ghalib

Gulzar, the famous poet from Mumbai,
who has been writing for films
as well as serious literature,
and has produced the much-acclaimed
television series Mirza Ghalib,
has contributed the following poetic
sketch of Mirza Ghalib in Urdu.