Manto lives on
The iconic writer lived a full life and died a relatively early death, but it was a life not well documented in the detailed manner it deserved
The iconic writer lived a full life and died a relatively early death, but it was a life not well documented in the detailed manner it deserved
Through the years, even when the concept of feminism was unknown to everyone, there have been women, young and old, trying to shatter patriarchy and fighting for women emancipation through their tales.
Guldaan, a short story by Ismat Chughtai in her twilight years, is surely one of the most amazing and powerful stories to come from her pen
Many of her writings including “Lihaaf” and “Angarey”, were banned in South Asia due to their feminist and reformist point of views. Her stories have now become classics for her female protagonists depict the real emotions and the real world.
The publication of two volumes by and about Ismat Chughtai to mark 70 years of India’s independence is indeed a…
Partition remains a searing reality in the history of India and Pakistan. Against this backdrop, Srijit Mukherji has sought to…
Actress Rajshri Deshpande, who has been roped in to essay the role of writer Ismat Chughtai in upcoming movie Manto,…
