NEW DELHI – Starrting everyone’s favourite Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and directed by Nandita Das, film ‘Manto’ is set for Cannes Film Festival 2018 in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ category.
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Nandita tweeted the announcement, stating: “We are in Cannes. Manto is selected in the official section – Un Certain Regard. Exciting moment for the entire crew and cast.”
The ‘Un Certain Regard’ category features 20 films having unique or original stories. ‘Manto’ is the only Indian film to be played in this category.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui also tweeted this exciting moment, saying: “’And it is possible that Saadat Hasan dies, but ‘Manto’ remains alive.’ Glad to inform that ‘Manto’ is selected for competition at Cannes 2018 in Un Certain Regard section. Congratulations, Nandita Das and Team Manto.”
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The film also stars Tahir Raj Bhasin as Shyam Chaddha, Manto’s friend, confidant and inspiration for a number of stories; Rajshri Deshpande as author Ismat Chughtai and veteran actor Rishi Kapoor in a cameo.
The background score is by table maestro Zakir Hussain, with music composed by Sneha Khanwalkar.
Cannes Film Festival 2018 is scheduled for May 8-19.
