Nandita Das, director of the biopic film ‘Manto’ is working on securing te film release in Pakistan, a local publication reported. Manto premiered earlier this year at the Cannes Festival and is ready to make its mark on the world but the clearance of Indian films in Pakistan hasn’t been the easiest task for directors from across the border. Das took to Twitter on Monday to inform the Pakistani fans anticipating the film’s release in the country. “#Manto @MantoFilm coverage from across the border, we’re working towards releasing the film in Pakistan soon!” The decision of clearing the film remains undecided for now. The Nawazuddin-starrer is all set for release on September 21st. ‘Manto’ is based on the life of legendary writer Saadat Hassan Manto. Published in Daily Times, September 19th 2018.