An artist has mind and heart without fear, full of questions, freedom.
Manto, a Hindustani writer, a controversial figure, and an avid drinker to make the situation worse. This story is about the dilemma, the confusion, fear and anger of the separation of India and Pakistan in 1947.
Many books and movies have been made and will be written about the same for years to come.
What makes this one stand out then.
We dwell deep into the mind of a writer, who is trying to acknowledge the new reality (moving to Pakistan) and yet reluctant to accept it. His words, his poetry, his friends,his memories all left behind.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has portrayed the character just the way it was supposed to be.
The actual stories written by manto, are included into the movie, and they give a rather horrific account of the partition, a pain only the victims can understand. All supporting cast have done an equally great job.
It is another gem by Nandita Das.
A must watch if you want to witness what actual Indian cinema has to offer.