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Remembering literary genius Saadat Hasan Manto on his 107th birth anniversary

Saadat Hasan Manto was a Pakistani writer, playwright and author whose works chronicled the chaos during and after Independence in 1947. In the beginning of his literary career, he translated the works of Victor Hugo, Oscar Wilde and Russian writers such as Chekhov and Gorky.
Saadat Hasan Manto was a Pakistani writer, playwright and author whose works chronicled the chaos during and after Independence in 1947. In the beginning of his literary career, he translated the works of Victor Hugo, Oscar Wilde and Russian writers such
Saadat Hasan Manto was a Pakistani writer, playwright and author whose works chronicled the chaos during and after Independence in 1947. In the beginning of his literary career, he translated the works of Victor Hugo, Oscar Wilde and Russian writers such
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Not many know that Manto was tried for obscenity six times, thrice before Independence in British India and thrice after Independence in Pakistan in 1947. But he was never convicted for the same. (Photo | PTI)
Not many know that Manto was tried for obscenity six times, thrice before Independence in British India and thrice after Independence in Pakistan in 1947. But he was never convicted for the same. (Photo | PTI)
His first story 'Tamasha' (Spectacle) was based on Jallianwala Bagh massacre at Amritsar. From 'Thanda Gosht' to 'Toba Tek Singh', Manto's works continue to make an impact, even six decades after his demise. (Photo | Youtube grab)
His first story 'Tamasha' (Spectacle) was based on Jallianwala Bagh massacre at Amritsar. From 'Thanda Gosht' to 'Toba Tek Singh', Manto's works continue to make an impact, even six decades after his demise. (Photo | Youtube grab)
Innumerable legal hurdles, controversies and criticism didn't deter Manto from penning down the harsh realities of the society. (Photo | Khwaab Tanha Collective)
Innumerable legal hurdles, controversies and criticism didn't deter Manto from penning down the harsh realities of the society. (Photo | Khwaab Tanha Collective)
Manto's wife Safiya, stood by him, through the best and worst of times. Interestingly, both were born on May 11, (husband in 1912, wife in 1916). It was an arranged marriage which soon turned into fondness and camaraderie. (Photo | Khwaab Tanha Collective)
Manto's wife Safiya, stood by him, through the best and worst of times. Interestingly, both were born on May 11, (husband in 1912, wife in 1916). It was an arranged marriage which soon turned into fondness and camaraderie. (Photo | Khwaab Tanha Collective)
During one trial in which he was charged for obscenity, Manto said, “If you cannot bear my stories, it is because we live in unbearable times.” (Photo Courtesy | Facebook/Manto Film)
During one trial in which he was charged for obscenity, Manto said, “If you cannot bear my stories, it is because we live in unbearable times.” (Photo Courtesy | Facebook/Manto Film)
Manto along with his family migrated to Pakistan after partition of 1947. Once Manto arrived in Lahore, he lived and was associated with several prominent intellectuals such as Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Nasir Kazmi and Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi. (Photo | PTI)
Manto along with his family migrated to Pakistan after partition of 1947. Once Manto arrived in Lahore, he lived and was associated with several prominent intellectuals such as Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Nasir Kazmi and Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi. (Photo | PTI)
Filmmaker Nandita Das brought the life of Saadat Hasan Manto to the silver screen in 2018 where Nawazuddin Siddiqui essayed the role of Manto. The movie is a biographical account of the writer's life and is set in 1940's. (Photo | Youtube grab)
Filmmaker Nandita Das brought the life of Saadat Hasan Manto to the silver screen in 2018 where Nawazuddin Siddiqui essayed the role of Manto. The movie is a biographical account of the writer's life and is set in 1940's. (Photo | Youtube grab)
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