Manto | Not A Movie Review | Sucharita Tyagi | Film Companion

Watch Sucharita Tyagi's Not A Movie Review of Manto starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Dugal and Rajshri Deshpande. The movie is written and directed by Nandita Das, shot by Kartik Vijay and edited by Sreekar Prasad.
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[@ovijeetsengupta9983]

We need more Nandita Das' in the industry.

[@LilCrashOutFr]

Ovijeet Sengupta sahi bole

[@user-fk8md4jn3i]

Absolutely she is amazing

[@vschaturvedi1]

I luv how for serious movies there are no photoshops in the thumbnail!!Though I would've loved to see Sucharita's face superimposed on Nawaz😅😅

[@Jackdudu]

Bas ek thumbnail me pooja bhatt kya lag gai, review dene lagi gayi😁

[@dotpngpic]

You know the film is very deep when sucharita talks so much about a movie.

[@Bhawsheel]

Your longest review perhaps. But you are amazing at your job. Absolutely love your reviews. Thankyou 😇

[@SucharitaTyagi]

Oh thankyou Sahni sa'ab!

[@sanjanasudheer4232]

This critique makes no sense, how can you despair that he does not go beyond intellectualizing the social problems? This is a cinematic retelling of a man's life and it should be lauded for not painting him as a hero like most Bollywood biopics attempt to do. You can't judge every movie by the parameter of how moving someone's descent into madness is, sometimes it is what it is and maybe you are not meant to sympathize with this character. Why don't you review the craft instead of being just focused on the plot itself, no one ever goes beyond this. This movie has such an innovative method of storytelling and she barely touched upon that.

[@kittentrails7224]

Well it's not everyone's movie. Manto is a complex character. One needs perspective to celebrate movie like this. The best part of movies like these are the makers do not shove down the perspective into audiences' throat. It lets the audience decide themselves. The fact that she had to come home and do elaborate research for 6 hours to write a script for the review shows how successful the makers are in achieving what they intended to.

[@kittentrails7224]

@Sandeep Mehta I still argue Asoka was a movie which was ahead of it's time, atleast in terms of cinematography. The issue was with the characters. They were Bollywoodish. Raees would be a blockbuster in the 90s. The writing was it's downfall. It seemed like Mahira's character was written in half a day. We have seen, heard and celebrated the storyline since eternity. Writer and the director is to be blamed. Both the movies have no comparison with Manto. Manto is an art, the other two are just movies.

[@susantpanigrahi1149]

Same I also suggest in my last comment in this channel. Her focus is only on storytelling but not on the cenamatic excellence to capture the so-called story.

[@kittentrails7224]

@Sandeep Mehta Nah I'm not talking about a blockbuster in terms of moolah. Raees was supposed to have every element of blockbuster to it. SRK playing a gangster, Nawaz his arch nemesis, bootlegging, a good item song and what not? The flaw was in the script. There were too many rough edges. The only appreciable thing about the script was illegal encounter at the end, which seemed closer to reality. For instance, look at Silver Lining Playbook, in the final moments Bradley Cooper whispers something in his wife's ears. But the makers chose to not disclose what exactly it was. Which caused quite a bit of uproar amongst simple movie goers. But, serious movie buffs loved it, cos here the audience could make up the any goodbye they wished. Take another instance, in The Whiplash in the final act, the young protoganist walks back on to the stage after terrible insult from his coach and delivers the most magnificent performance of his life. During the entire performance the only reaction the makers chose to show was the drummer's fathers. The audience reaction was never shown, which was beautiful film making. In the movie birdman, when Emma Stone's father jumps from his hospital window, she looks at the sky as if her father's soul is flying towards the sky. But, it was left to the audiences'discretion to decide their own alternative ending. Similarly in the movie hereditary, there is a theory among the movie buff community that the second half of the movie never happens, it was just the mother's imagination. Similarly, in the very divisive movie Mother, a beautiful juxtaposition of climate change, biblical stories is made which needed audience to come home and do a bit of their research to understand what the movie actually meant. Tbh Manto had good elements like the one's I have mentioned above. Raees on the other hand lacked any qualities to become a beautiful poetic artistic intellectual movie akin to Manto. There is no comparison at all. At the end of the day Raees is a good one time watch gangster genre movie, while Manto is poetry on screen.

[@kittentrails7224]

@Sandeep Mehta lmfao 😂

[@Rushi_83]

Sometimes artistic films can be confusing yet absolutely beautiful to watch which leaves viewers in a pickle whether they liked the movie or not and can't help but think about the movie long after movie ends and thats kinda of magic this movies does..

[@saksheekumar]

I googled Manto's stories online last night. Would strongly recommend "Khol Do" available in English as "Open It". A 2 and a half page poignant story that speaks volumes about the horrors of partition and how the perpetrators of women were often from their own community. *Edit* Just saw the film. Khol do, Thanda Gosht and Toba Tek Singh are beautifully picturised. It is indeed heart wrenching that the moment of 'freedom' for the rest of India unleashed an endless saga of rapes and abduction for girls and women in border areas, many of whom jumped into wells to save their honour. What did independence mean for them? None of us ever thinks about what they went through.

[@RachitaGupta]

Listen to.its audio rendition on youtube. It's hair raising

[@saksheekumar]

@@RachitaGupta Will certainty do! I didnt like "Bu" though (in English as "Smell"). It was too graphic for my taste. On a lighter note I can imagine why he was tried for obscenity for that one! :)

[@RohitSingh-qn4mk]

@@saksheekumar I am very upset whatever happened through independence but independence is necessary for us I am sorry this massacre is counted in collateral damage

[@jayeshagrawal9472]

I've read his nearly half a dozen stories, and also had the same feeling. Khol Do, is what remains most spine-chilling experience one will ever go through regardless of whatever medium. Be it, writing, visuals or audio. Manto has shown the most destructive self of human through it, i conclude.

[@saksheekumar]

@@RohitSingh-qn4mk Sir, the English divided us on communal lines to weaken our power. They made us believe that we are each other's enemies. But what did women do to suffer all this? Women on both sides were raped so as to disgrace their community. Why were little girls raped? Little boys murdered. They were merely a pawn in the entire process. What is more saddening is that politicians continue to play this divide and rule game and after 71 years we still fall prey to it.

[@annakhan3134]

I got tears when Nawaz said “mera Bombai kaisa ha”

[@tikeshar]

Manto is one of biggest writer all time.

[@besharmavaibhav]

I went to see this movie, and I wept. I wept for a good half an hour after the movie was over. This movie killed a part of me and awakened another.

[@memelord7551]

Damn. I thought I was the only one who cried after watching the movie. Especially the last part, 'Toba Tek Singh'.

[@besharmavaibhav]

@@memelord7551 :)

[@minakshi7818]

Plzzzzzzzzzzzz help me How I can see it on internet

[@arkotalukder6801]

People take effort to praise actors but hardly anyone praises a reviewer... Sad that reviewers get trolled sometime by actors and audience alike. I am watching Sucharita since the inception of FC & I think I can easily say that Tyagi is one of the best I have seen/heard in recent times... Her analysis reminds me of Late Nikhat Kazmi... Like thw way she says, all I can say, On 1 to 10 scale.... Sucharita is.... 1:30-2:31 khali yeh 62 seconds dekh lo... Bandi ki talent samajh mein aa jayega...👍👍👍

[@SucharitaTyagi]

thanks Arko, you made my day!

[@arkotalukder6801]

@@SucharitaTyagi U're welcome... Appreciate ur passion towards films...

[@oof-rr5nf]

Absolutely! I am in love with her work. Could listen to her talk about films for hours.

[@deepu6973]

I always look forward to ur videos lol thx for making it longer this time.

[@Surajverma0708]

Movie kB aa rahi h

[@dotpngpic]

It seems all Manto shows today have been cancelled due to 'technical/ legal issues"

[@rahultiwari-dx8qo]

just came out after watching the film....all i can say is that in the coming years this would be touted as the best biopic made in bollywood.....just when we thought that bollywood music has gone to dogs we get two talented musicians- sneha khanwalkar and amit trivedi with two stellar sound tracks this year ..ANybody WHO HASn't read manto ..i cannot say what his/her reaction wd be bt people who have would be astonished that thats how exactly how he would have wanted his stories to play out on screen..

[@moviemasti8392]

Even AR Rahman

[@Adholia1]

I think it's a start for the best biopic. In next 10 years we will see great filmmaking I am guessing.

[@ainymunnee7780]

one of the most beautiful movie

[@hrithikkumar376]

Man we need to support this movie.

[@MrAnekant]

Excellent Review - Amusing to see how her style dwells up in whatever subject of cinema she is reviewing. Quoting the lines of Manto yet cracking a joke to end with. Arguably her best review from whatever I have seen .

[@abhishekpathak7777]

Yeah... Longest one...keep making vdos...love u and your spirit ma'am 😍🙌😘❤

[@srijan55]

Faiz is used because, we needed a poetry there... Manto was a "afsananageer", storyteller.

[@kunalsinghchowdhary957]

Not a movie review she said

[@mokshyamusic4842]

I really wanted to watch this movie but it's not been released in Nepal

[@Flash-hk7du]

Longest review by sucharita yet...matlab ke film to kafil achi lagi hogi

[@shikharsingh2971]

You speak so well i just love watching you

[@anujbansal94]

i am so impressed by the hard work you put in to bring such well drafted reviews.

[@imranahmadkhan1746]

Awesome review ... dying to watch this . Nandita Das is a great personality . Her Firaaq was a gem .

[@sanskarimillennials7200]

Long review but I just love your screen presence on top of that very good sense of humor. You are rocking ❤❤

[@geeky_explorer9105]

Awesome review, have become fan of your reviews and great observation maam

[@recordbreakers4856]

Nawazuddin Sir I'm Waiting Your #Manto Movie..and I M Very excited ... Sir You Are Best Ever... I also Love Your #FilmCompaion First Episode... Its My Favorite... And I waiting... Your #SacredGame2 Series .....

[@vaibhavjoshi4900]

#Sacredgames nam hai bhai 😅

[@huzefajawadwala1347]

Super ! Well written and researched , Loved the review :)

[@Aaditi187]

I love ur job .....U r so talented ....Huge fan of urs.... Heart felt respect👏👏👏.

[@nikku0011]

BTW what was the score sounded like one out of ten

[@tanayamohanty3058]

I felt that you analysed the character Manto more than the movie itself.

[@chetandesai2121]

Thanks for taking the efforts (6 hours) , in love with your 'not a movie review'

[@j4uk]

What a wonderful review. I have been awaiting for this movie but to my despair I can not find any showing in UK near me (which I expected). I guess I’ll have to wait till it hits the online streaming service. Once again THANK YOU for your positive review. Movies like Manto need good words from you.

[@thedevilsadvocate858]

I've read Monto’s stories Khol do and Thanda gosht and man, it'll make your blood run cold

[@SonyBhatt]

Nice review.... Will certainly watch on Netflix or Amazon prime 😁

[@editating_2614]

S B well you should catch it in theatres

[@priyankanair7969]

Please to patak movie review, when it releases

[@ShivamKumar-jd2nr]

I didn't understand the rating part. Did she give 1 out 10 for a movie like this? Can someone explain that?

[@Amanmusic_0902]

If I will ever have a girl friend , I want her to be like u 😍😍😍😍

[@Adholia1]

Thanks for being so out of context

[@kiranraut7128]

Big fan of Manto Sahab and Nawaz Sir will definitely watch this weekend.

[@jonsnow6814]

What rating u gave it??

[@jainrikvin]

I am really feeling urge to watch it now 😍

[@mjsrk]

I have started to see ur vidoes u r good 😀

[@uttiyabiswas2294]

Plz do review of berberian sound studio

[@sachind9650]

Also watch this review👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/moa3hZ1pqdV4obc & kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWSzo5hvbNyofrM Than decide which is the better review for this type of movie.

[@farhanmulji4758]

Saadat Hussain Manto is the best person for me same beliefs same thoughts. Respect Manto

[@saqlaintahir6883]

Great review. But where is Anupama? :P

[@stevechatha4533]

Ah man, I wanna see thisssssssssss!!!!! But no release here :( Only have Batti Gull. Uffff. Loved ur take on it. Definitely sounds like 1 of the most decent/impressive films of this pretty abysmal cinematic year!!

[@YATIN0]

By far, this is the best not a review I have heard from you.

[@jayjitdasgupta4777]

engaging review.

[@CarlosLuis1990]

Wonderful review Sucharita!

[@pratikroy5995]

Sucharitaaaaaaa I am just in love. ♥ And yes, I am looking forward for Manto. It seems different and refreshing.

[@aprajitasingh1146]

Just saw both your reviews..why did i book my tickets for batti gul🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️,should have done for this one! Damn..missed it by a few hours😂😂as always loved your review,we think so similarly that whenever you give a good review i know I’m going to like it and vice versa,hence i wish this came just a little bit early🙌🏼

[@zaccazagged]

Loved the film. Loved this review too. But I disagree on one small point, I thought Rasika Duggal's character was well fleshed out in the film and I'd say it does create the necessary impact, just as it had perhaps been desired by the writer-director.

[@hamzasohailsamla]

I have read around 100 short stories of Manto incl. the famous ones too. what a great writer! amazing~

[@Ars0205]

Waiting for this movie since its announcements

[@charulghasi7800]

Redio mirachi ke youtube channel pe he manto kahaniya plzz dekhe

[@VijetaDahiya]

Asking why film ends with "Bol ke lab aazaad hain tere" is like having watched the whole Ramayan and asking Sita kaun tha.... :D

[@MrShrisharma]

Hi sucharita.... can’t find your not a movie review for PATAKHA 😭😭

[@everydaywisdomtales]

Thanks...Nice Review

[@11tashu]

Your reviews are like a breath of fresh air, the way you present the review is relatable and it gives me an understanding of the movir. Thank you for joining this brigade of reviewers. BTW has anyone ever told you that you talk fast?

[@amritagupta1243]

I didnt understand rating she gave. Can anybody pls explain

[@drsareekakatkuriphysiother5376]

True Mumbaikar... Cannot talk in one language... Mixture of English & Hindi 😀

[@taimoorzulqarnain]

Dr Sareeka Physiotherapist nikkhil

[@sumanaroy2946]

BGMC ka review de do jaldi see yaar

[@supermanish]

The last line made me blush :)

[@fareehakashif3621]

Little unfair that you didn't mention Sarmad playing Manto before Nawazuddin. This review didn't seem vivid.

[@razahasnain9326]

Dandelion's world who the hell is sarmad?

[@razahasnain9326]

Dandelion's world ummm. Ok. Maybe that's y no one in india even knows who the fuck he is. 😂

[@asawirgull1914]

Sarmad did a great job..”kali shalwar”is also there in sarmad movie...

[@razahasnain9326]

Wajeeha Gull with all due respect, i want to know who sarmad is. He might be great, but we people in India don't really know who he is. I am not trying to be condescending here. Just asking a simple question. If he is even 10 percent of nawazuddin siddiqui i am sure he would have been really good too.

[@asawirgull1914]

Raza Hasnain a movie with a same name “Manto”made by Sarmad Khoosat in 2015...he also played the role of manto...you can see it on KZbin 😊

[@gansach]

Yo, the reason it's called not a movie review is because it focuses on storytelling,plot,entertainment value etc. So this gives an average viewer like me who doesnt critique movies but still values good acting,plot etc, an insight into what I am about to watch. At least that's why I watch these videos so I kind of agree with her points.

[@ladym.7594]

I agree with most of what you said Sucharita, but I will have to say this- I can't read Urdu and have only passable understanding of the language. This film made me go and find all Manto stories which have been transliterated into Devnagari. And I read them all. Not once but many times over. And I still struggle to fluently read Hindi, it's not my first language

[@ArifShaikh-yc1gr]

Beautiful...

[@shalabh572]

I think the song in the end is the summary to what partly lead to Manto's madness. There was so much that pinched/ached/troubled him at one hand and at the other he was being penalized for portraying that emotion. Ironically 'his bol were not azaad'

[@nikitatiwari7452]

This movie has my heart forever.

[@mubashirlatif9350]

Sucharita's reviews are the BEST !

[@avantikagargya4656]

late to the party, but should one read the stories before watching the film?

[@SangbaranDasgupta]

you should watch Meghe dhaka Tara.. Ghatak's biopic of his last few years..

[@harshitgupta1729]

aaj to "review" ho gaya. :) Btw, when you say Manto wasn't going crazy 'chilla-chilla ke', and I was thinking of Toba Tek Singh. His characters were. :)

[@SweetSourPickle]

I just watched Manto. Amazing movie. I am still at conflict with myself.

[@PraveenSharma-ot4cv]

Amazed.... New fan

[@rappershehzadaRishikesh]

Nice

[@heraahmed8880]

Haven't watched the movie so can't say if your reviewing was right but I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless:D oh btw, I love how u can say 'kha' and 'gha' from the epiglottis:D like ghareeb and Khan. Unlike all the general janta who just ruins it!!

[@suvrangshusarkar]

Watching this review after just finishing the movie.. Phew!!!

[@s.s.m9936]

I wish you have seen the Pakistani movie "Manto" too. It was released before this one, maybe in 2016,i don't remember the exact year. It was also a great movie, they too told Manto's story through his stories.

[@AndroidCovenant]

Purab Kohli, from Channel [V]'s Gone India!!!

[@OsmanabadEye]

Liked video just for last line...

[@EunusRex]

this the only 'hindi' video i could fully understand :D

[@abhishekpitaliya497]

aaaj toh review mai niend aa gai..ese mai tera fan hu.. lekin aaj nah fan 2 ke speed se chal raha tha...btw I love you... ;D

[@ayushanand92]

Suchitra I enjoy your views on most of the films....but I know you did not understood this one. It's a masterpiece for young filmmakers like me. :)

[@elrichgomes4690]

Yikes

[@akankshayadav6818]

I really liked this movie a lot! You can't but wonder at the sensitivity with which this story has been told. A perfectly directed movie by Nandita Das. 😘

[@NitishKumar-pl6bf]

That question I am trying to ask from it's trailer launch. Bol ke lab azad hain tere ....

[@MADOVERMOVEEZ]

I'm gonna watch this movie after watching your views. You go girl

[@HS-hs6bn]

Hah.. Cant help to Agree with u sucharita.. Exactly.. towards the end , It failed to carry the viewrs along with the misery of manto.. It feels like the writer just got tired the hopelessness of the character, so also leaves the audience like that only, without bothering about the end ... And yeah ,"Bol ke lab aazaad.." Failed to make feel anything., like complete dryness in the matter of choosing the lyrics plus the orator of the poem, unlike AB's voice at the end of pink, which literally gave goosebumps

[@Vision_Voyagers]

want to read Manto's Stories read it in Urdu language in Hindi script.(you can search the meaning of the words of you are having difficulty.) Don't read the English translated version. In Manto's Stories language and sentence structure play an important role, which kinda get lost in the English translation.

[@bloggersubhra]

Nawaz.......ohhhhhhhhhhh........just lovely

[@zuhasajid900]

i am from Pakistan and we also have a movie over Manto i was 11 when it came and for some weird ass reason i searched about him and read that prostitution wali story it really opened my mind way too quickly in a bad way ofcourse idk wanted to say this ;D but he was truly a peculiar human being..

[@balsara675]

Thanks

[@Infuawara]

After your end, this will be my next question Swaal yeh hain ki jo cheez jaisi hain usse waisa hi pesh kyu nahi ki jayi? Why a review is also being script to divert audience

[@sushantsharma3051]

Finally something I've been waiting for. 😀 Great job mam.

[@digvijaytarte7258]

I just love you Suchu :)

[@coolrahim1328]

There was one more story of manto .. sahay.. which was shown..

[@vigneshkannan2007]

Please please please, add subtitles