saadat hasan manto was one of the most prolific writers of the era when india was split and pakistan ade about saadat hasan manto in mumbai, a city he once called home before he moved like many muslims did at the time. in this scene, saadat hasan manto, played by a popular indian actor, is defending his work. he wrote about issues considered like prostitution, sex, and alcoholism. taboo. many say he was the greatest writer of south asia. he wrote about pakistani society in the 1990s. he was no less than one of the greatest writers of the world, like shakespeare, to me. he fought several legal battles, but was never considered a convicted. this film about a man and free—speech has come at a time when censorship has become a concern for the industry here. many people have to edit their movies before they are allowed to be screened in cinema and homes. this might be a story from 60 yea rs homes. this might be a story from 60 years ago, but the issues it raises are relevant in present—day india. years ago, but the issues it raises are relevant in present—day indialj think it is extremely