Morning Shows Of Manto Get Cancelled In Several Cities, Nandita Das Says She Is Shocked!

Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Manto released today on September 21, 2018, and the movie had no first day first show in several cities, as the morning shows were cancelled in Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Pune.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Manto released today on September 21, 2018, and the movie had no first day first show in several cities, as the morning shows were cancelled in Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and other places. A lot of people took to Twitter complaining about the cancelled shows and this hugely upset Nandita Das, as she had poured her heart and soul into making the movie.

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The issue first came to light when a user tweeted, "Manto morning shows cancelled all over India? That is what Mall of India folks from PVR Cinemas are telling me as they refuse to give me show tickets. Many others being refused. They say distributor issues. Happening all over India it seems." While another user tweeted, "Same is the condition in Pune they are saying that the shows are cancelled all over India." Also, there was another tweet that read, "Couldn't book my ticket in Mumbai also."

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A hugely upset Nandita Das took to Twitter by saying, "This is shocking! I just got a similar message from a friend in Ahmedabad... What's going on? Viacom18 BookMyShow." She further tweeted, "Hugely disappointed... 6 years of work & many people's collective intent & commitment was to find its culmination this morning. Am assured by @Viacom18Movies it will be fixed at noon today. Pls let us know if it hasn't been. Spreading #Mantoiyat will not stop!"

While no reason was given as to why the morning shows of Manto were cancelled in many cities, PVR took to Twitter by saying that the shows got cancelled due to technical glitches. "We would like to inform you that due to some technical glitch, the shows of the movie, 'Manto' were cancelled. However, we would never want you to miss out on good cinema and are trying our best to bring you the shows of this most awaited movie. Stay tuned to our app/website for latest updates regarding this."

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Also, Cinepolis took to Twitter saying that they just received the print of Manto and will begin screening the movie in the afternoon. "Hi! Apologies! We wish to inform you that we've received the print now and we'll be playing the next show at 1.25 pm. You can book your tickets for the same via our website/app or at the Box Office."

Manto starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rishi Kapoor and Divya Dutta has received positive reviews and is out in the theatres from today, September 21, 2018. The movie is directed and co-produced by Nandita Das and the background score is composed by Zakir Hussain.

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