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On Manto's death anniversary, a series of dramatised readings bring to light his lesser-known stories
Illustration/Uday Mohite
A rehearsal in progress
While Sahay is a story that hints at why Manto chose to go to Pakistan despite being pained at having to leave Bombay, Khushiya is a hard-hitting work about the ego of a man. Then there is Dr Shirodkar, which is the story of a reputed Bombay gynaecologist and what transpires when a patient from Sholapur arrives at his hospital. "We have also included light-hearted sketches and stories by Manto such as Sone ki Angoothi and Tasveer. And you will crack up listening to them," informs Gulrays. "Manto could truly make people laugh."
On January 16, 3 pm to 5 pm, Mumbai Press Club, Fort; January 17, 11 am to 1 pm, Sathaye College, Vile Parle East; January 18, 6 pm to 8 pm, St Andrew's Centre for Philosophy & Performing Arts, Bandra West; January 20, 4 pm to 6 pm, first floor, adjacent to Abhinay Katta, Thane West.
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