Manto
What is Manto?
Manto is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film based on the life of the prominent Urdu author Saadat Hasan Manto, written and directed by Nandita Das. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the title character of Indo-Pakistani, author and writer Saadat Hasan Manto. Tahir Raj Bhasin plays the 1940s Hindi film superstar Shyam Chadda. Shyam was Manto's friend, confidant, and inspiration for a number of stories. Rasika Dugal plays the role of Manto's wife, Safia. Manto is based on the 1940s post-Independence period of India. The film earned seven nominations at 64th Filmfare Awards
Plot Summary
Manto is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film based on the life of the prominent Urdu author Saadat Hasan Manto, written and directed by Nandita Das. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the title character of Indo-Pakistani, author and writer Saadat Hasan Manto. Tahir Raj Bhasin plays the 1940s Hindi film superstar Shyam Chadda. Shyam was Manto's friend, confidant, and inspiration for a number of stories. Rasika Dugal plays the role of Manto's wife, Safia. Manto is based on the 1940s post-Independence period of India. The film earned seven nominations at 64th Filmfare Awards including Best Film Critics, Best Actor Critics for Siddiqui.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manto about?▾
Manto is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film based on the life of the prominent Urdu author Saadat Hasan Manto, written and directed by Nandita Das. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the title character of Indo-Pakistani, author and writer Saadat Hasan Manto. Tahir Raj Bhasin plays the 1940s Hindi film superstar Shyam Chadda. Shyam was Manto's friend, confidant, and inspiration for a number of stories. Rasika Dugal plays the role of Manto's wife, Safia. Manto is based on the 1940s post-Independence period of India. The film earned seven nominations at 64th Filmfare Awards
Who directed Manto?▾
Manto was directed by Nandita Das.
Who is in the cast of Manto?▾
The cast of Manto includes Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Rasika Dugal.
When was Manto released?▾
Manto was released on January 1, 2018.
How long is Manto?▾
Manto has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
What genre is Manto?▾
Manto is a Biography film.
What language is Manto in?▾
Manto is in Hindi.
What is the IMDb rating of Manto?▾
Manto has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10.
Who composed the music for Manto?▾
The music of Manto was composed by Sneha Khanwalkar.
Which production company made Manto?▾
Manto was produced by Viacom18 Studios and distributed by Viacom18 Studios.
Is Manto available on OTT?▾
OTT streaming information for Manto is not yet confirmed on our platform. Check Netflix, Prime Video, or Hotstar for availability.
How many actors are in Manto?▾
Manto features 3 actors and crew members in total.
Is Manto based on a true story?▾
There is no publicly confirmed information about Manto being based on a true story. It appears to be a work of fiction directed by Nandita Das.
