Review

Manto review: This portrait of Manto is charming, engrossing, but not as provocative as his pen

Nandita Das's film is a captivating portrayal of the great Sa'adat Hasan Manto, and feels timely.

over 6 years ago — Shriram Iyengar

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Manto teaser: Nawazuddin brings alive controversial writer in powerful story

The biopic on the legendary author, directed by Nandita Das, explores the writer's immense passion for exposing the hypocrisy in society, no matter the cost.

over 6 years ago — Keyur Seta

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Manto trailer: Hard-hitting introduction to the Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer biopic

Helmed by actress-turned-director Nandita Das, the film also stars Rishi Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar.

over 6 years ago — Keyur Seta

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Magical ‘Nagri Nagri’ song from Manto strikes a chord

Acting like the film's theme song, 'Nagri Nagri' introduces the romantic, witty and successful Saadat Hasan Manto.

over 6 years ago — Keyur Seta

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'Bol Ke Lab Azad Hain' song: Rashid Khan's voice intensifies emotions of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Manto

Composed by Sneha Khanvalkar, the song is based on the famous nazm 'Bol Ke Lab Azad Hain Tere' by Faiz Ahmed Faiz. 

over 6 years ago — Shriram Iyengar

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'Mantoiyat' song: Raftaar fires off the modern take on Manto's version of truth

The promotional track is composed and sung by Raftaar, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui offering the verses of Manto in support.

over 6 years ago — Shriram Iyengar