Manto
Originally released in 2018. Manto is a drama/history film. directed by Nandita Das.
Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Dugal, and Tahir Raj Bhasin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (47 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
as Saadat Hasan Manto
Rasika Dugal
as Safia
Tahir Raj Bhasin
as Sunder Shyam
Feryna Wazheir
as Nargis
Javed Akhtar
as Abid Ali Abid
Chandan Roy Sanyal
as Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi
Rishi Kapoor
as Film Producer
Inaamulhaq
as Hamid
Ranvir Shorey
as Ishar Singh
Rajshri Deshpande
as Ismat Chugtai
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Viacom18 Studios
- HP Studios
- Nandita Das Initiatives
- Filmstoc (IN)
- Magic If Films
- Reverie Entertainment
- En Compagnie des Lamas
- Radiant Films International
- CNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manto about?
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....
Who directed Manto?
Manto was directed by Nandita Das.
How long is Manto?
Manto has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Manto released?
Manto was released on May 24, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Manto?
The main cast of Manto includes Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Dugal, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Feryna Wazheir, Javed Akhtar.