Saadat Hasan Manto was an Indo-Pakistani playwright, author, and novelist who was known for his non-conventional writing style. His creations are magical words to the ardent readers of the Urdu language. In his short-lived life of 42 years, he has produced over 22 collections of short stories, three collections of essays, five series of radio plays, two groups of personal sketches, a novel, and also a chunk of film scripts. His finest of short stories were held in high regard that not only brought him success but also put him behind bars. He was a man who dared to talk about societal issues and hard truths that no one dared to do and created awareness regarding them through his words and creations. He was painfully affected by the partition of India and vehemently opposed it. Most of his short stories and plays are based on the atrocities and molestation faced by the countrymen, especially by women and children in the days preceding the fateful announcement of the partition. His graphic and realistic portrayal of societal issues cemented his reputation to being one of the finest Urdu writers of the 20th century.