13 April,2017 03:47 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
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
Will Manto's daughter be allowed to come to India for '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.
'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 in, 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.
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.
The film is slated to release on 5th of May. Film is being presented by Jitesh Kumar Films and UFI Productions in association with Paylesser, produced by Rahat Kazmi, Tariq Khan and Aditya Pratap Singh, co-produced by Zeba Sajid and research and creative producer Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh.
Rahat Kazmi was awarded the Best Director at BAFTA by London Asian Film Festival.
