Veteran Pakistani artist Shahid Rassam is in love with Mirza Ghalib’s writings, his interpretation of life and his vision reflected in what the subcontinent is experiencing these days. And he has visually interpreted the bard’s thoughts on the canvas as well as murals.
The four-year-long project entailed Shahid searching for Ghalib’shaveli in the labyrinthine lanes of Ballimaran and going through books penned on him. His undiminished passion for Ghalib convinced Gulzar to assist him in this project by selecting a couple of poems which he has translated through his work.

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