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Saadat Hasan Manto

Saadat Hasan Manto (1912–1955) was an Indian screenwriter, journalist and translator.

Also recorded as Manto.

Overview

Also worked under the name Manto.

Born at Samrala in 1912, died at Hall Road, Lahore in 1955.

In detail

Saadat Hasan Manto studied at Aligarh Muslim University and Hindu Sabha College. the recorded working language is Urdu and Punjabi.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Realistic Fiction and Literature: The Influence of Believable Characters on Readers, social realism, screenplay and personal correspondence. The authority associates the name with Progressive Writers' Movement.

Residence is recorded at Lahore and Ludhiana.

Works named in the authority record are Toba Tek Singh and Thanda Gosht.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Saadat Hasan Manto”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q156501: Saadat Hasan Manto

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