Nandita Das

Article Bengali

Mrinal Sen laid to rest sans flowers to honour his last wish

The mortal remains of the legendary filmmaker were consigned to the flames on Tuesday, 1 January, as hundreds of mourners from virtually all walks of life took part in the final journey.

Jan 02 2019 — IANS

Article Hindi

This generation must get know Manto on a deeper level: Ali Zafar

An online petition by writers and artistes has urged Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan to lift a ban on its screening.

Dec 18 2018 — IANS

Article Hindi

Pakistani activists, writers, artists urge PM to lift ban on Nandita Das's Manto

The Pakistan censor board did not clear Manto as it thought "the film has anti-Partition narrative theme and explicit scenes, which is against the norms of Pakistani society".

Dec 17 2018 — IANS

Article Hindi

Nandita Das surprised by Pakistan censor board calling Manto ‘anti-Partition’ film

Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rasika Dugal, Manto is based on the life of noted Urdu writer Sa'adat Hasan Manto, who migrated to Pakistan from India after Partition.

Dec 15 2018 — Our Correspondent