{"product_id":"manto-ke-afsane","title":"Manto Ke Afsane","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaadat Hasan Manto, while famous for his gritty Partition stories, also wrote short stories that explored the domestic, the romantic, and the mundane with his signature psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a brief summary of the four works:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Chudiyan (Bangles) This story centers on the symbolic significance of bangles in the lives of women and the romantic\/social tensions they represent. The clinking of bangles serves as a rhythmic backdrop to a narrative about unspoken emotions and the fragility of relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Matchis Ki Dibiya (The Matchbox)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Uska Ramu In this play, Manto delves into the dynamics of servant-master relationships and the projection of guilt or affection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Eid Card This is a poignant story about a simple exchange (or lack thereof) during the festival of Eid. Manto highlights the contrast between the festive spirit of the world and the internal melancholy of the characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA romantic and metaphorically rich play, this story begins with a simple, mundane errand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate - Sat 29 Aug 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime - 8:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration - 1 hour 50 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Limit - 16yrs +\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage - Hindi, Urdu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre - Drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation - Artisan Coterie, Malad West, Mumbai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artisan Coterie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44484891115623,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/1387\/0183\/files\/Manto_insta_1.png?v=1787748146","url":"https:\/\/www.artisancoterie.com\/products\/manto-ke-afsane","provider":"Artisan Coterie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}