Manto
The controversial and troubled Indo-Pakistani writer Saadat Hasan Manto finds his artistic choices challenged by censors.
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About Manto
Manto is a 2015 Urdu-language drama and history film directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat. The cast is led by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, Sania Saeed, Saba Qamar. It has a runtime of 2h 7m.
Manto was produced by A & B Entertainment, Geo Films, and Khoosat Films and made in Pakistan. It was released on September 11, 2015. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
- Writers
- Nadeem Shahid Nadeem
- Release date
- September 11, 2015
- Original language
- Urdu
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Pakistan
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- A & B Entertainment, Geo Films, Khoosat Films
Manto cast & crew
Manto was directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat and written by Nadeem Shahid Nadeem.
The cast features Sarmad Sultan Khoosat as Saadat Hasan "Manto", Sania Saeed as Safiya / Beghum Manto, Saba Qamar as Noor Jehan, Adnan Jaffar as Qudrat Ullah Shahab, Shamoon Abbasi as Eishar Singh, and Nadia Afgan as Saugandhi.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Babar Javed also Known (Babbar Javaid).
Is Manto worth watching?
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Manto is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Manto
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
Saadat Hasan "Manto"
Sania Saeed
Safiya / Beghum Manto
Saba Qamar
Noor Jehan
Adnan Jaffar
Qudrat Ullah Shahab
Shamoon Abbasi
Eishar Singh
Nadia Afgan
Saugandhi
Hina Khawaja Bayat
Baighum sahiba
Faysal Qureshi
Radio Actor
Danyal Adam Khan
Hamid Jalal
Tipu Sharif
Shaukat Hussain Rizvi
Arjumand Rahim
Nazneen
Rehan Sheikh
Mian Saheb
Manto — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Manto in India?
Manto is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Manto in?
Manto is originally in Urdu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Manto?
Manto runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
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