Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar hopes Indian movie maker Nandita Das' Manto is free in West Pakistan as he feels the new generation can get an opportunity to understand regarding the Urdu author Saadat Haasan Manto on a deeper level.
Nandita had tweeted that she was discomfited when learning that Manto failed to get clearance for unleash in Pakistan.
However, Pakistan's info and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry has extended facilitate, whereas an internet petition by writers and artistes has urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to carry a ban on its screening.
On his half, Ali, WHO has worked in Indian films too, tweeted in support of the show.
"Saw Manto on Netflix in Pakistan. completely affected by the nuanced direction by Nandita Das and good depiction by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. This generation should get understand Manto on a deeper level and own its literary heritage and heroes. I hope it releases here," Ali wrote.
The show follows the foremost riotous years within the lifetime of the author and people of Asian nation and Pakistan wherever Manto underpopulated and chronicled. The film additionally options Rasika Dugal and Rajshri Deshpande.
However, Pakistan's info and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry has extended facilitate, whereas an internet petition by writers and artistes has urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to carry a ban on its screening.
On his half, Ali, WHO has worked in Indian films too, tweeted in support of the show.
"Saw Manto on Netflix in Pakistan. completely affected by the nuanced direction by Nandita Das and good depiction by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. This generation should get understand Manto on a deeper level and own its literary heritage and heroes. I hope it releases here," Ali wrote.
The show follows the foremost riotous years within the lifetime of the author and people of Asian nation and Pakistan wherever Manto underpopulated and chronicled. The film additionally options Rasika Dugal and Rajshri Deshpande.