About the Book: Bismillah and Other Stories brings together a powerful selection of short fiction by Saadat Hasan Manto, freshly translated into English by Rakhshanda Jalil. Moving beyond his most anthologised works, this collection reveals Manto’s fearless exploration of Partition-era India, faith, desire, patriarchy, and moral ambiguity through sharp wit and unflinching realism. A compelling read for lovers of literary fiction, South Asian literature, and classic short stories that challenge and endure.