'' Manto '' is a 2018 Indian biographical drama film about the famous Urdu author Saadat Hasan Manto , written and directed by Nandita Das . The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the title character of Indo-Pakistani , author and writer Saadat Hasan Manto . Tahir Raj Bhasin plays the 1940s Bollywood superstar Shyam Chadda . Shyam was Manto 's friend , confidant , and inspiration for a number of stories . Rasika Dugal plays the role of Manto 's wife , Safia . '' Manto '' is based on the 1940s post-Independence period of India . Manto earned seven Nominations at 64th Filmfare Awards including Best Film Critics , Best Actor Critics for Siddiqui
64th Filmfare Awards
64th Filmfare Awards
Manto (2018 film)