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- Drama
- History
In Bombay's seedy-shiny film world, Manto and his stories are widely read and accepted. But as sectarian violence engulfs the nation, Manto makes the difficult choice of leaving his beloved Bombay. In Lahore, he finds himself bereft of friends and unable to find takers for his writings.
Manto is a 2018 historical drama that chronicles the life of the acclaimed Urdu writer Manto during India's partition. The film explores how communal violence forces Manto to leave his thriving career in Bombay for an uncertain future in Lahore, where his celebrated stories struggle to find an audience.
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Available in: India
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in France
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Nawazuddin SiddiquiSaadat Hasan Manto
Rasika DugalSafia
Tahir Raj BhasinSunder Shyam
Feryna WazheirNargis
Javed AkhtarAbid Ali Abid
Chandan Roy SanyalAhmed Nadeem Qasmi
Rishi KapoorFilm Producer
InaamulhaqHamid
Ranvir ShoreyIshar Singh
Rajshri DeshpandeIsmat Chugtai
Ila ArunJaddanbai
Divya DuttaKulwant Kaur
Paresh RawalPimp
Tillotama ShomeProstitute
Shashank AroraShaad Amritsari
Trailer
MANTO trailer | BFI London Film Festival 2018
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When was Manto released?
Manto was released on May 24, 2018.
What is Manto about?
The film depicts Manto's life as a celebrated Urdu writer in Bombay's film industry, and follows his difficult decision to leave the city during partition-era sectarian violence to start over in Lahore, where he faces isolation and rejection.
Where can I watch Manto?
As a 2018 film, Manto is available on various streaming platforms and rental services; check your local streaming options for current availability.
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