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Quick Info

Rating

7.4/10

Release2018

Runtime1h 52m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Viacom18 Studios

HP Studios

Nandita Das Initiatives

Filmstoc (IN)

Magic If Films

Reverie Entertainment

En Compagnie des Lamas

Radiant Films International

CNC

Movie

Manto

2018

1h 52m

7.4

Drama

History

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.

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