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Gulzar advises aspiring writers to become their own critics

Gulzar advised the young generation of aspiring writers to "become their own critics" by emulating Mirza Ghalib's practise of repeatedly editing his own writings. The award-winning lyricist-poet, who was speaking in a session titled, "Hum Sooratgaar Kuch Khwaabon Ke", said that it was imperative for young poets to "self-evaluate and self-edit". "Ghalib used to edit …

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February 18, 2017