As 'Manto' clocked three years on September 21, actor Tahir Raj Bhasin shared his experience of working with Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the film and said, "[It] was a live masterclass." Tahir, who played the role of Shyam, added that he imbibed Nawazuddin's timing, sense of humour and humility while shooting the film. 'Manto' was helmed by Nandita Das.