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Overview
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.
A closer look
Manto (2018) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, History. Directed by Nandita Das. The cast includes Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Dugal, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Feryna Wazheir. Runtime: 112 minutes.
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Manto FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Manto?
Manto is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Manto?
Our source metadata lists 24 May 2018. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Manto?
The listed director is Nandita Das.
Who is in the cast of Manto?
The available cast credits include Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Dugal, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Feryna Wazheir, Javed Akhtar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Manto?
The recorded runtime is 112 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Manto?
The source lists these genres: Drama, History.
What is the original title of Manto?
The original title in our source data is मंटो. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
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. In Lahore, he finds himself bereft of friends and unable to find takers for his writings.
Is a trailer available for Manto?
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