badelf
8/10An amazing piece of cinema that describes the life of a prominent Urdhu writer, but has the distinct undercurrent of the folly of nationalism and race.
Reviewed on February 18, 2022
Manto(2018)
मंटो
7.4(52)1h 52m2018-05-24
DramaHistory
Manto 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.
Manto (2018) is a drama and history film directed by Nandita Das, released on May 24, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Dugal, Tahir Raj Bhasin and Feryna Wazheir. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Nandita Das
- Writers:
- Nandita Das
- Cinematographer:
- Kartik Vijay
- Composer:
- Sneha Khanwalkar
- Production:
- Viacom18 Studios, HP Studios, Nandita Das Initiatives, Filmstoc (IN), Magic If Films, Reverie Entertainment, En Compagnie des Lamas, Radiant Films International, CNC
- Status:
- Released
Manto (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Manto before you stream it.
Manto Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Manto.
MANTO trailer | BFI London Film Festival 2018
Trailer
Manto - Official Trailer | Nawazuddin Siddiqui | Nandita Das | In Cinemas 21st September 2018
Trailer
Manto Cast & Crew
Main 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
Ila Arun
as Jaddanbai
Divya Dutta
as Kulwant Kaur
Key crew
Directed by Nandita Das, written by Nandita Das.
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Manto Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 52 ratings.
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Manto – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Manto online?
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Manto (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Manto?
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The main cast of Manto (2018) includes Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Dugal, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Feryna Wazheir and Javed Akhtar. The film was directed by Nandita Das. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Manto released?
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Manto was released on May 24, 2018 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Manto worth watching?
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Manto (2018) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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