Manto Ke Dastavez

Writer : Sadat Hasan Manto

Adaptation - Prerna Siingh

Director - Naveen Rody

Group name : Empty Bottle Theatre Foundation

About the group

Empty bottle arts and theatre society is a group of people who believe in making theatre a platform to bring all the unsaid events and dig out all the verses to showcase in front of people with various different art forms. We also work in the welfare of the society through our storytelling. We provide training to all the theatre enthusiasts to fine tune their skills and stand out.

About the Play :- Manto Ke Dastavez includes five stories

1. Khudkushi

2.100 Candle Power Ka Bulb

3.Wo Ladki

4. Machis Ji Dibbiyan

5. Badtameezi

Manto Ke Dastavej brings to life a compelling mix of narratives, showcasing the complex and often painful realities of human emotions and experiences. Through five distinct stories—Khudkushi, Woh Ladki, Badtameezi, 100 Candle Power Ka Bulb and Machis ki Dibbiyan—the play explores the depths of life’s contradictions, blending dark comedy with serious, thought-provoking themes.

The show dives into the struggles of those navigating life’s toughest moments, from societal pressures to personal crises abd the consequences of societal expectations. Each story provides not just entertainment, but offers a social message, questioning norms and offering glimpses of hope.

Through comedy, drama, and heartfelt moments, the play captures the spectrum of emotions that shape us as individuals, making it an unforgettable experience for the audience.

Cast :- Khushboo Atre, Gargie Shirurkar, Srishti Thukral, Vijaylaxmi Gurav, Shraddha Jadhav, Anushka Singh, Shivani Pipliwaal,Sudhanshu Sharma,Siddhant Choudhary

Sumit Kumar, Khaleeq Chaudhary, Sambita dee,Shruti Jolly ,Nitin Mannu

Duration : 80 minutes (without interval)

Language : Hindi and Urdu

Note : This show is for only people above 16 years of age.Not suitable for kids.