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Nandita Das Manto wrote and directed 'Manto', a 2018 biographical drama film about the famous Urdu author Saadat Hasan Manto, who wrote about the hard truths of society that no one dared to talk about. He is best known for his stories about the partition of India, which he opposed, immediately following independence in 1947 (Photo | Instagram)

More Shaheen Baghs coming up across country: Nandita Das

'They (government) are asking those who have been living here for four generations to prove they are Indians. This is very sad,' she said
23 Jan 2020 3:31 PM
Tabu

Nandita Das replaces Tabu

Nandita Das will replace Tabu in the upcoming Telugu film, Virata Parvam, starring Rana Daggubati.
09 Aug 2019 12:22 AM
Ranade’s APKGKAH? is a bit lapata and none of the characters are interesting enough.

Movie review: Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai?

Writer-director Soumitra Ranade’s Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai? (APKGKAH? ) is cut from a different, patchier cloth.
13 Apr 2019 2:28 AM
A still from Manto

Bringing ‘Fire’ back to IFFK

Actress and filmmaker Nandita Das, talks about her movie Manto and expresses solidarity with the progressive movements.
09 Dec 2018 12:00 AM
Nandita Das.

'Manto' director Nandita Das to receive FIAPF Award

Das will be presented the award in recognition of her achievement in film in the Asia Pacific region.
22 Nov 2018 9:18 PM
Still from the movie Manto

When subcontinent’s greatest short story writer got just Rs 20 for a masterpiece

“Thanda Gosht”, or “Cold Meat”, another Manto masterpiece, becomes one of the film’s supporting columns.
28 Sep 2018 12:51 AM
I have no doubt that Nawaz is the best choice for Manto, says Nandita Das

Manto director Nandita Das opens up on her understanding of feminism

Nandita is one actor/director who has stood for supporting genuine causes related to women equality.
23 Sep 2018 3:25 PM
A still from the film.

Manto movie review: Manto, examined only in juxtaposition

Das is able to create Manto’s world in Bombay that seems to be lived in happily, and one that comes apart when he moves to Lahore.
22 Sep 2018 6:36 AM
Nandita Das

Those who walk the write path

Das, who does not watch many films, feels that biographies have suddenly become the flavour of the season.
21 Sep 2018 12:00 AM
Nandita Das

Talented duo showcase biopic in ooru

The stunning Nandita Das, who has directed Manto, was in the city on Thursday along with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who plays the lead role.
21 Sep 2018 12:00 AM
Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a still from ‘Manto.’

Manto movie review: Realism with Nawazuddin's performance is flavour of the film

Manto is best known for his works like Thanda Ghosh and Kala Salwar which still hold relevance.
20 Sep 2018 9:27 PM
Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Nandita Das

Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s fee for the movie, Rs 1!

The director and actor duo were in Hyderabad on Friday to promote their film Manto.
15 Sep 2018 12:11 AM
Nawazuddin Siddiqui

The king of biopics

The actor is also playing the lead role in a biopic based on the life of former Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.
06 Sep 2018 12:20 AM
Screengrabs from ‘Manto’ trailer.

Watch Manto trailer: It’s a Nawazuddin show all the way in this Nandita Das film

The actor might not look exactly like Manto, but shines when he emotes and delivers his dialogues.
15 Aug 2018 5:29 PM
Nawazuddin Siddiqui in 'Manto'.

Manto's India, then and now

Writer-director Nandita Das’ 'Manto', starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday.
14 May 2018 1:15 PM
Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a still from 'Manto.'

I speak lot of lies, was polluted and had to purify myself for Manto: Nawazuddin

The actor, along with his 'Manto' director Nandita Das, spoke on various issues at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival.
28 Jan 2018 9:52 AM
Nandita Das couldn’t be happier as she gears up for her film.

There is no fear: Nandita Das on backlash for Manto amid Padmavati controversies

Playwright Saadat Hasan Manto was renowned for his unfiltered and uncensored writing during the post-Independence period.
09 Dec 2017 12:28 AM
Nawazzuddin Siddiqui and Rashika Duggal snapped with film's director Nandita Das at Cannes.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Nandita Das unveil Manto at Cannes Film Festival

'Manto' is set against the backdrop of 1940s India and is based on Saadat Hasan Manto.
25 May 2017 2:56 PM
First poster of 'Manto' was unveiled at the 70th Cannes Film Festival. (Photo: Facebook/NanditaDas)

First poster of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Manto unveiled at Cannes

Director Nandita Das shared the first poster of her upcoming movie 'Manto' on Facebook.
23 May 2017 5:16 PM
A still from the film 'Mantostaan'.

Why Raghubir Yadav chose Mantostaan over Nandita Das’s Manto?

“I am personally thrilled about the fact that two very good directors are bringing out Manto’s works.”
26 Apr 2017 3:22 PM

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