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Official International Trailer of Nandita Das' MANTO Unveiled as Film Continues Prestigious Festival Run With UK Premiere Set for London Film Festival
Nawazuddin Siddiqui (SACRED GAMES) brings alive the various shades of Manto with Rasika Dugal playing his wife, Safia. The film features an ensemble star cast - Tahir Raj Bhasin plays Manto's best friend, Shyam Chadha , along with Bollywood icons such as Rishi Kapoor , Javed Akhtar , Paresh Rawal , and Indian cinema favourites including - Ranvir Shorey , Gurdas Maan , and Divya Dutta .
MANTO highlights the most tumultuous years (1946-1950) of the maverick writer. It is set during the Independence of India from the British empire that leads to the devastating Partition. As violence engulfs the nation, Manto is compelled to leave his beloved Bombay for newly-born Pakistan .
Manto's unflinching works shone a light on the underbelly of society that many chose to ignore. As Manto fights to clear himself from charges of obscenity, his alcoholism and anguish take a toll on his family, leading him on a downward spiral. Through this, he continues to write, mirroring the harsh realities of the time.
MANTO is produced by HP Studios, FilmStoc, Viacom18 Motion Pictures, Nandita Das Initiatives and co-produced by Magic If Films & En Compagnie des Lamas. Radiant Films International handles worldwide sales.
Founded by Mimi Steinbauer , Radiant Films International acquires and distributes feature films for the foreign and U.S. markets.
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