Saadat Hasan Manto – the name itself sparks multiple thoughts and emotions in the minds of the readers. The Urdu writer, who was once criticised and called out for his “naked” portrayal of society, is today loved and celebrated by many people.

Bombay, Partition and Obscenity | Manto, who loved and lost

We have seen her, we have loved her and yet there is something new that Seema Pahwa has to offer everytime she lights up the stage and/or screen – shuffling between theatre and cinema.

Seema Pahwa: 'Koi Baat Chale' can help youngsters discover the riches of Hindi, Urdu literature

As on-screen Manto and his wife, Safia, played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rasika Dugal opened up on their experiences while shooting for the film, director Nandita Das explained why she took 6 years to make it as she worked 'to portray Manto as a human being'.

'Manto': Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Dugal, Nandita Das open up on making Bollywood's first film on the life of a writer

'Manto': Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nandita Das on making Bollywood's first film on the life of a writer