Saadat Hasan Manto: Remembering the author on his death anniversary

Born on May 11, 1912 Saadat Hasan Manto is one of the most celebrated authors. He extensively wrote about Partition, upholding the misery and the effect, something which has remained untainted by time. He passed away on January 18, 1955. Remembering the auteur on his death anniversary. (File)

Manto elevated Urdu literature with his fiery words, speaking truth to power. (File)

Manto's short stories explored the misery women faced during Partition, losing their identity as well as their kins. (File)

One of his most revered works remains the short story Toba Tek Singh. Read how he has inspired authors over the years here. (File)

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His other notable works include Khol Do, Thanda Gosht among others. (File)

Even though he continued writing about inhumanity meted out to people, the centre of his work remained humanity and compassion. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)