Toba Tek Singh
Inspired by the story of Manto, Gulzar’s ‘Toba Tek Singh’ follows Bishan Singh as he battles to understand the impacts of the 1947 partition.
Gulzar, also known as Gulzar Saab, is an Indian poet, screenwriter, and director. He began his career as a lyricist for films in the 1960s. He has won the Sahitya Academy Award and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Indian literature. He also directed Aandhi and other films.
Inspired by the story of Manto, Gulzar’s ‘Toba Tek Singh’ follows Bishan Singh as he battles to understand the impacts of the 1947 partition.