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Sarmad Khoosat: ‘I want my film to disturb people’

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KARACHI: There’s mythology surrounding Manto and a lot of clichés associated with the writer. Yes, he was rejected, yes we didn’t own him, so it’s time we rectified some of those things. This was said by Sarmad Khoosat, the director and lead actor of the recently released film Manto on and about the life and […]


Manto continues its journey, set to rule cinemas

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KARACHI: Geo Films’ new movie ‘Manto’ has established a firm foothold in the cinemas and it continues its journey. The film has been launched amid praise and people are eager to watch it at the earliest. One has to say that Manto has left all other films behind. The film has cameos of many big […]


Geo Films ‘Manto’ honours legendary writer

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KARACHI: Previously, several dramas and short films have been dedicated to the legendary writer of Urdu literature, Saadat Hassan Manto, but this will be the first time that a Manto movie will hit the silver screens shortly. Written by Shahid Nadeem and directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, the film will unleash the writer’s journey of […]


Geo Films’ ‘Manto’ ready to hit cinemas on Sept 11

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KARACHI: Geo Films’ ‘Manto’, which is based on the life of acclaimed novelist of the region, Saadat Hasan Manto, is ready to hit cinemas on September 11. Written by Shahid Nadeem, the movie features a star studded cast that includes Sarmad Khoosat, Mahira Khan, Nimra Bucha, Sania Saeed, Nadia Afghan, Savera Nadeem, Hina Bayat, Humayun […]