When director Rahat Kazmi started his tryst with Manto, he was just following his passion. And yet, the way things have come together, he cannot believe his stars... to begin with Manto's daughter has already reached out to him
A still from 'Mantostaan'
When director Rahat Kazmi started his tryst with Manto, he was just following his passion. And yet, the way things have come together, he cannot believe his stars… to begin with Manto's daughter has already reached out to him.
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'Mantostaan' is a film based on four of Manto's most socially debated stories. It is the first time Indian film industry will see a film based on the man who BBC has declared the greatest literary figure.
"It was something we believed it, it was something we knew we just had to do, but we didn't know how it would be received. We did feel like we were courting controversy when we were making this film but then we had none other than Manto's daughter come to us and show her faith and her happiness towards what we are doing," shared Rahat Kazmi.
If that is not instant gratification, what is?
Sources believe that Manto's kin are looking forward to having the film release in Pakistan, while Kazmi is hoping they would also be allowed in India for the premiere.
"It is a huge honor for us to have Manto's family support our film. I have been in awe of his work, for as long as I can remember and to have his kin show support, it doesn't get bigger than this. If the administration permits, it would be wonderful if we can get them to come for the premiere here," stated Kazmi.
Manto takes you to dark satirical world where his characters grab your breath by portraying darkness yet innocence, grit yet with humor. The film talks about the sufferings of common people and also how people can be beautiful and ugly at the same time.
The film has been garnering accolades in Film festivals across the world. It premiered at the prestigious 'Cannes Film Festival' and got a standing ovation. The film has traveled to San Francisco Festival of Globe, Melbourne Indian Film Festival, International Film Festival of India, London Asian Film Festival to name a few.
The film is directed by Rahat Kazmi, produced by Rahat Kazmi Films, Tariq Khan productions and Aditya Pratap Singh entertainments presented by Jitesh Kumar films & UFI productions in association with paylesser and is slated to release on 5th May, 2017.
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