Saadat Hasan Manto considers as the greatest short story writer in the History of South Asia. He earned the name as a writer, author, and playwright. This versatile writer was not interested in writing before meeting Abdul Bari Alig. Abdul Bari recognized his talent and encouraged him to learn French and Russian. During his early days, he wrote Urdu translation of Victor Hugo’s book The Last Day of Condemned Man. Later he started pursuing Graduation from Aligarh Muslim University and became associated with Indian Progressive Writers’ Association. He also worked as a writer for the All Indian Radio. Prior to this, he also worked for the film industry as a screenwriter for various films like Aatth Din, Shikari, and many others. After the partition of Pakistan, he moved to Pakistan. In this article, you will learn about the Saadat Hasan Manto family, about his wife, daughters, death and books.
Saadat Hasan Manto Family Member Name and Relationship:
- Father: Ghulam Hasan Manto
- Mother: Sardar Begum
- Wife: Safia Deen
- Son: Arif
- Daughters: Nighat Manto, Nuzhat Manto, Nusrat Manto
Saadat Hasan Manto Family:
He hailed from a well known Muslim family of Paproudi Village of Samrala, District Punjab. Saadat was born to Mr. Ghulam Hasan Manto who was a judge in local court and his wife Sardar Begum. His family belongs to Kashmir and proud to be Kashmiri in his whole life.
Saadat Hasan Manto Wife:
Saadat Hasan Manto wife name was Safia Manto. The couple got married in 1939. The couple had four children together including a son named Arif who was died during his Infancy. Safia always stood by his husband side in his good and bad times.
Saadat Hasan Manto Daughters:
He had three beloved daughters named as Nighat Manto, Nuzhat Manto and Nusrat Manto. He had great influence with his beloved daughters.
Saadat Hasan Manto Books:
- Atish Paray
- Chugad
- Manto Ke Afsanay
- Dhuan
- Afsane Aur Dramay
- Lazzat-e-Sang
- Siyah Hashiye
- Badshahat Ka Khatimah
- Khali Botlein
- Loud Speaker
- Ganjey Farishtey
- Manto ke Mazameen
- Nimrud Ki Khudai
- Thanda Gosht
- Yazid
- Pardey Ke Peechhey
- Sarak Ke Kinarey
- Baghair Unwan Ke
- Baghair Ijazit
- Tobha Tek Singh
- Burquey
- Phunduney
- Sarkandon Ke Peechhey
- Shaiytan
- Shikari Auratein
- Ratti, Masha,
- Kaali Shalwar
- Manto Ki Behtareen Kahanian
- Tahira Se Tahir
Saadat Hasan Manto Death:
Saadat Hasan Manto died on 18 January in 1955 at the age of 42 years. According to the reports, he was died due to alcohol consumption, as many of his organs failed due to excessive alcohol consumption.
