In a world that rewards silence and conformity, speaking about social taboos can be a risky and isolating business. For this transgression, many writers have been subjected to suspicion, hostility and exclusion. It is no wonder then that they seek out friendships with like-minded souls, which serve as oases of fearless intellectual growth. The friendship between Saadat Hasan Manto and Ismat Chughtai, the doyens of Urdu Literature, is perhaps the most well-known example of such a friendship.
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