Manto’s is a liberal voice that makes immense sense in these turbulent, polarised times. No wonder Ms. Das, introducing the film at its premiere in Cannes, spoke of it as being a response to what has been happening around her. An amplification of the voice of a subcontinental icon and a fitting film to represent India at Cannes. Rasika Dugal, as Safiya Manto, is as much to her character born, what with her natural warmth, empathy and strength. Ms. Das also weaves in Manto’s stories while taking us on a walk through his life, in the process complicating the narrative.

Source: The Hindu May 13, 2018 17:03 UTC