Saadat Hasan Manto

Indo-Pakistani novelist, playwright and writer (1912-1955)
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Saadat Hasan Manto

Summary

Saadat Hasan Manto is a human[1]. His place of birth was Samrala[2]. He was born on +1912-05-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Hall Road, Lahore[4]. He died on +1955-01-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], journalist[7], translator[8], writer[9], and short story writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (669 views/month, #6,708 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Saadat Hasan Manto's place of birth was Samrala[2].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto died in Hall Road, Lahore[4].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto was born on +1912-05-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto died on +1955-01-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Miani Sahib Graveyard[12].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto was married to Safia Manto[13].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto held citizenship in British Raj[14].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto held citizenship in India[15].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto held citizenship in Pakistan[16].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto held citizenship in Dominion of Pakistan[17].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto's professions included journalist[7].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto worked as a translator[8].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto worked as a writer[9].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto worked as a short story writer[10].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto's education included a stint at Aligarh Muslim University[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Saadat Hasan Manto is Toba Tek Singh[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Saadat Hasan Manto is Q79436069[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Saadat Hasan Manto is Q79437032[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Saadat Hasan Manto is Q79437325[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Saadat Hasan Manto is Thanda Gosht[23].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto received the Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence[24].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto's religion is recorded as Islam[25].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto is recorded as male[26].
  • Saadat Hasan Manto's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Samrala[2], Saadat Hasan Manto… he was born on +1912-05-11T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Saadat Hasan Manto's education included a stint at Aligarh Muslim University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], journalist[7], translator[8], writer[9], and short story writer[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Toba Tek Singh[19], a literary work[28], written by Saadat Hasan Manto[29]; Q79436069[20]; Q79437032[21]; Q79437325[22]; and Thanda Gosht[23], a literary work[30], written by him[31].

Recognition

Saadat Hasan Manto received the Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence[24].

Personal Life

Among Saadat Hasan Manto's spouses was Safia Manto[13]. His religion is recorded as Islam[25].

Death and Burial

Saadat Hasan Manto died on +1955-01-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Hall Road, Lahore[4]. The cause of death was liver cirrhosis[32]. Burial took place at Miani Sahib Graveyard[12].

Why It Matters

Saadat Hasan Manto ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (669 views/month, #6,708 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Works attributed to him include Toba Tek Singh[35], a literary work[36], written by him[37] and Thanda Gosht[38], a literary work[39], written by him[40].

FAQs

Where was Saadat Hasan Manto born?

Saadat Hasan Manto's place of birth was Samrala[2].

Where did Saadat Hasan Manto die?

Saadat Hasan Manto passed away in Hall Road, Lahore[4].

Who was Saadat Hasan Manto married to?

Saadat Hasan Manto's spouses include Safia Manto[13].

What did Saadat Hasan Manto do for work?

Saadat Hasan Manto worked as screenwriter[6], journalist[7], translator[8], writer[9], and short story writer[10].

Where did Saadat Hasan Manto go to school?

Saadat Hasan Manto was educated at Aligarh Muslim University[18].

What awards did Saadat Hasan Manto receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence[24].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [15] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . tribune.com.pk. tribune.com.pk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [32] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.
  26. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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