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Glad that Manto got a great shelf life on Netflix: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who stars as Saadat Haasan Manto in Manto (2018) — an Indian film that is not getting released in Pakistan — says society continues to remain stubborn in its reluctance to accept the bitter truth. As the film has not got the green light for release, writers, activists and journalists got together …

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This generation must get know Manto on a deeper level: Ali Zafar

Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar hopes Indian filmmaker Nandita Das’ Manto (2018) is released in Pakistan as he feels the new generation will get a chance to know about the Urdu writer Saadat Haasan Manto on a deeper level. Das is disappointed after learning that Manto did not get clearance for release in Pakistan. Overwhelmed by …

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Pakistani activists, writers, artists urge PM to lift ban on Nandita Das’s Manto

After Indian actress-filmmaker Nandita Das expressed her disappointment on her film Manto (2018) not getting clearance to be released in Pakistan, the country’s information and broadcasting minister Fawad Chaudhry has extended help with an online petition urging prime minister Imran Khan to lift the ban on its screening. “Disappointed that Manto will not be seen …

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Nandita Das surprised by Pakistan censor board calling Manto ‘anti-partition’ film

Nandita Das’s Manto released in India on 21 September. Even though it didn’t do very well at the box office, the film was critical appreciated. Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Manto is based on the life of noted Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto, who migrated to Pakistan from India during Partition. Das and her team were hoping for …

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Nandita Das accepts FIAPF award, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Ivan Ayr honoured

The 12th Asia Pacific Screen awards (APSA) were given out today at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) in Brisbane, Australia. The awards ceremony was hosted by Australian actress Sofie Formica and New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis. Five Indian films were nominated alongside films produced from the Asia-Pacific region. They included Nandita Das’s Manto …

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