“Main Manto Nahi Hoon.” But then, who is? The name itself is a conundrum, serving as both a distance and a summons. To say Main Manto Nahi Hoon is to respect Saadat Hasan Manto’s towering presence while quietly vowing to stir the same discomfort, raise the same issues, and perhaps—just maybe—carry on that unabashed fire in a new form.
Main Manto Nahi Hoon Drama
Main Manto Nahi Hoon is an upcoming mega-budget Pakistani drama series. The drama was directed by Nadeem Baig. It was created by Six Sigma Plus Productions and Next Level Entertainment. The story of the series was authored by Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar.
The drama was shot in Lahore, and the shoot has been completed. ARY Digital will shortly release promos for the drama. The plot revolves around the classic old school Love Saga.
| Genres | Love,Romance,Drama |
| Channel | ARY Digital |
| Director | Nadeem Baig |
| Producer | Humayun Saeed |
| Writer | Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar |
| Release Date | 13th July 2025 |
| Air Time | 8:00 Pm |
| Duration | 41 Min |
| Production House | Six Sigma Plus |
Story
The main Manto Nahi Hoon drama tale revolves around take front stage with its intriguing and emotionally intense plot. The drama, which explores deep thought-provoking subjects, stars Sajal Aly in the major role opposite the versatile and powerful Humayun Saeed. With its captivating story, the drama will dig into complicated emotions, highlighting the complexities of love, hardship, and human strength. The Pakistani drama Main Manto Nahi Hoon will be published on July 13, 2025.
Cast:
- Humayun Saeed
- Sajal Aly
- Sanam Saeed
- Azaan Sami Khan
- Durrab Khalil
- Saima Noor
- Asif Raza Mir
- Nameer Khan
- Musaddiq Malek
- Hajra Yamin
- Aliya Ali
- Syed Tanveer
- Muhammad Ahmed
- Saba Hamid
- Saba Faisal
- Babar Ali
- Salman Shahid
- Sheheryar Zaidi
Humayun Saeed
Cast Humayun Saeed is a popular actor and producer known for his mega projects. He is also one of the most followed Pakistani celebrities with 7.6 million followers on Instagram. The actor is known for hits like Mere Paas Tum Ho, Tum Ho Ke Chup, Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein, Dil Lagi, Mehndi and Punjab Nahi Jaungi. Humayun Saeed is currently being admired for his hit film Love Guru.
The actor is all set to appear in his upcoming mega drama serial Main Manto Nahi Hoon which will air on ARY Digital. Previously, fans loved him in Gentleman. Humayun Saeed is married to Samina Humayun Saeed for around 26 years.
Sajal Aly
Sajal Aly is a brilliant Pakistani television and cinema actor who has millions of followers. Fans appreciate her variety and fineness as an artist and performer. She has an impressive Instagram following of 11.1 million. Her most well-known dramas include Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewa, O Rangreza, Gul e Rana, Ishq e Laa, Chup Raho, Yakeen Ka Safar, Yeh Dil Mera, Aangan, Dhoop Ki Deewar, Kuch Ankahi, Sinf e Aahan, and many more.
In 2024, Sajal was awarded the Tamgha e Imtiaz. Her performances in Zard Patton Ka Bunn and Dil Wali Gali Mein were particularly well received. Sajal Aly is currently unmarried; however, she was formerly married to actor Ahad Raza Mir.
Sanam Saeed
Sanam Saeed is a versatile and accomplished Pakistani television actor and model best known for her roles in famous dramas such as Mera Naseeb, Diyar E Dil, Deedan, Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Shak, Kadoorat, Deedan, and others. She also made headlines with Zed 5’s provocative series Barzakh. Recently, people praised her role as a digital creator in Geo TV’s short series Doosra Chehra.
Sanam Saeed is blissfully married to her colleague Mohib Mirza and expecting her first child. Fans are thrilled to see Sanam Saeed return to television in an important commercial endeavour after many years.
Azaan Sami Khan
Azaan Sami Khan is a multi-talented Pakistani celebrity well recognised for his amazing musical creations and vocal abilities. He is the son of two well-known celebrities, Adnan Sami Khan and Zeba Bakhtiar. Azaan Sami Khan’s entertainment career began as a young star in a PTV program.
Fans recently applauded Azaan in Ishq e Laa, Hum Dono, and Ae Dil. Azaan Sami Khan is now receiving appreciation for Hum TV’s serial Meri Tanhai and will soon appear in ARY Digital’s forthcoming drama, replacing Dastak.
Durrab Khalil
Durrab Khalil, popularly known as Aabi Khan, is a promising Pakistani actor and filmmaker. His most noteworthy television role was in Laal Ishq for APlus, where he costarred with Anzela Abbasi. His persona, Mehar Punar, achieved enormous success. It was a sequel to the successful ATV drama Landa Bazaar. He also appeared in the feature film Kaaf Kangna.
Aabi Khan has also directed short films. He will appear in Humayun Saeed’s upcoming film Main Manto Nahi Hoon. He is the oldest son of Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar. Durrab is happily married and has a gorgeous son.
Saba Faisal
Saba Faisal is a skilled Pakistani television and cinema actress noted for her strong acting skills. Before becoming an actress, she rose to prominence as a news anchor. Her most prominent plays include Humsafar, Lashkara, Dureshehwar, Chaand Tara, Zara Yaad Kar, Ishq Tamasha, Kahin Deep Jalay, and others.
Saba Faisal married her cousin Faisal, and they had a loving and gorgeous family. Saba Faisal will shortly appear in Main Manto Nahi Hoon.
Saba Hameed
Saba Hameed is a veteran Pakistani television and cinema actress who has worked in the media for over 35 years. Her successful plays include Family Front, Mere Humsafar, Thakkan, Lashkara, Pyare Afzal, Ghisi Phiti Muhabbat, Barat Series, Dil Lagi, Mere Humsafar, Ghair, Sunn Mere Dil, Laal Ishq, and Noor Jehan.
Saba Hamid is married to the actor Waseem Abbas. Her first marriage produced two children: Meesha Shafi and Faris Shafi. Fans will soon witness Saba Hameed in another drama series.
Babar Ali
Babar Ali is a seasoned Pakistani television and film actor who is famously known for performing in numerous hit films and dramas. He has been a part of the showbiz industry since 1990. Babar Ali’s notable dramas are Ghair, Zebaish, Kuch Ankahi, Laal Ishq, Namak Haram, Hum Dono and others. Babar Ali is married and has three kids.
Babar Ali is a family man who loves his parents and kids. He will soon be seen in Main Manto Nahi Hoon.
Saima Noor
Saima Noor is a talented Pakistani film and television actor best known for her roles in Choorian, Majajan, and Zille Shah. Her major dramas include Rang Laga, Kaneez, Lamhay, Yeh Mera Deewana Pan Hai, and Hook.
Saima Noor married Syed Noor following the success of her blockbuster flick Choorian. Saima Noor plays a key role in Humayun Saeed and Sajal Aly’s upcoming drama.
Asif Raza Mir
Asif Raza Mir is a senior Pakistani television and film actor, and a renowned producer. His notable dramas are Tanhayan, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Muqabil, Meem Se Mohabbat and others.
Fans recently praised his positive character in the hit Hum TV drama serial Meem Se Mohabbat alongside his son Ahad Raza Mir. His is married to Samra Mir and has two sons Ahad Raza Mir and Adnan Raza Mir, who are successful actors.
Nameer Khan
Nameer Khan is a rising Pakistani television actor who received acclaim for his debut series Mein. In Mein, he plays Mubashira Jaffer’s brother.
Nameer Khan received appreciation for his role as Ammar in Qarz-e-Jaan. The QEJ star will shortly appear in Main Manto Nahi Hoon. He’s single and lives in Canada with his family.
Musaddiq Malek
Musaddiq Malek is a brilliant Pakistani television director who began his career as an AD for Six Sigma Productions. He worked on Jawani Phir Nahi Aani, Mere Paas Tum Ho, and several more popular plays. Musaddiq received recognition for directing two successful dramas, Habs and Noor Jahan.
He has also co-directed the drama series Farrar. The director has appeared in several hit series, including Alif, Mere Paas Tum Ho, and Noor Jahan. He will soon appear in ARY Digital’s major production, Main Manto Nahi Hoon.
Muhammad Ahmed
Mohammad Ahmed is a senior Pakistani actor, writer and director. He has acted in prominent characters in multiple hit drama serials including Meray pass Tum Ho, Ruswai, Hum Tum, Sabaat, Baitiyaan, Kuch Ankahi, Barat Series, and many others.
He is known for playing the character of the main lead actors’ father. Soon he will be seen in Main Manto Nahi Hoon. Muhammad Ahmed loves to be on social media and he makes funny social media content with his fellow actors. He is happily married but he keeps his life private.
Salman Shahid
Salman Shahid is a veteran Pakistani TV and film actor who has been working in the media for around 5 decades. His notable acting projects are Aseer Zadi, Bhai, Mujhay Jeenay Do, Tumharay Husn Kay Naam, Na Maloom Afraad and others.
He was recently seen in the series Barzakh. Salman Shahid is currently garnering praise for his acting in Sher. He is all set to appear in ARY Digital’s another drama serial Main Manto Nahi Hoon.
Hajra Yasmin
Hajra Yamin is a talented Pakistani television and cinema actress who began her career in theatre. She debuted in the feature film Pinky Mem Saab. Her other major ventures are Teri Raza, Jalan, Mohabbat Chordi Maine, and Ehd e Wafa.
Hajra received critical and audience appreciation for her performance of Sumbul in Noor Jahan. Hajra Yamin also has a large Instagram following of 1.1 million. Hajra will shortly appear in Main Manto Nahi Hoon. She is single.
Schedule
Main Manto Nahi Hoon will be replacing Dastak. The schedule will soon be announced by ARY Digital.
Timing
The drama will air at 8:00 pm, twice a week.
Main Manto Nahi Hoon‘s first teaser already had everyone (us included!) excited, but now with the release of the second teaser, things are heating up — and not subtly. This one doesn’t whisper; it declares. It tells us exactly what this drama is about, without actually telling us everything, and that’s what makes it all the more intriguing.
Humayun Saeed steps into a role we haven’t seen him in before — a professor who seems part poet, part rebel, and fully a man at war with his own silence. He’s not Manto — the script is careful to make that distinction — but there’s a reason his words throb with echoes of Manto’s defiant truth-telling. In a society still reluctant to confront its own reflection, Humayun’s character pokes, prods, and peels back the layers with unnerving calm.
This second teaser gives us a better glimpse into the ensemble too. Sanam Saeed, regal and sharp-eyed, carries an elegance that suggests she knows more than she says. Sajal Aly appears in brief flashes — haunting and intense — the kind of character you can tell will emotionally wreck you (in a good way). Usman Peerzada and Asif Raza Mir, always a commanding presence, adds gravitas. And yes, this drama has everything: mystery, crime, secrets, rivalry, and of course — love (because how could a Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar script survive without some high-stakes, soul-destroying romance?). Every character seems to be sitting on a personal volcano, and we’re just waiting to see who erupts first.
The dialogues, penned by Khalil-Ur-Rehman Qamar, are exactly what you’d expect: lyrical, loaded, and occasionally nonsensical in a strangely poetic way. One moment you’re nodding along, and the next you’re laughing, unsure whether the line was meant to be profound or sarcastic — and that’s the magic of it. He writes like someone walking a tightrope between heartbreak and satire, and honestly, it’s working here.
But let’s go back to that title: Main Manto Nahi Hoon. It’s not a denial. It’s a provocation. It’s as if the series is daring the audience to compare, to question, to debate — what does it really mean to be “like Manto” in today’s world? Can one speak uncomfortable truths and still survive the storm? This isn’t a biopic, it’s a spiritual confrontation.
With each teaser, it becomes clearer: this is not just another Pakistani drama. This is art with a pulse. Main Manto Nahi Hoon is shaping up to be a bold, brainy, and beautifully shot take on truth, power, and the price of speaking freely. And if the second teaser is anything to go by, it’s going to be a conversation starter in all the best (and most controversial) ways.
And we’re officially counting down the days!
FAQs
What is The Release Date of Main Manto Nahi Hoon?
Main Manto Nahi Hoon drama release date is 13th July 2025.
Who are the Actors in Main Manto Nahi Hoon?
Humayun Saeed, Sajal Aly, Sanam Saeed and Saima Noor play lead role in Main Manto Nahi Hoon Drama.
Where to Watch Main Manto Nahi Hoon?
You can watch Main Manto Nahi Hoon Pakistani drama only on official network on ARY Digital.
Who is the Director of Main Manto Nahi Hoon?
Main Manto Nahi Hoon drama directed by Nadeem Baig.
Who is the Writer of Main Manto Nahi Hoon?
Main Manto Nahi Hoon drama written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar.
What is the Timing of Main Manto Nahi Hoon?
Main Manto Nahi Hoon airs at 8:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on ARY Digital.
