Acclaimed actor-director Nandita Das, who is currently preparing for her new directorial venture "Manto" confirmed that the film will go on floor on March 15. Talented actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui starring in the lead as 'Manto'. Nandita, who was present at the book launch of young author Varun Gwalani's "The First Storyteller" also revealed that many well-known actors in the industry have shown interest to play even small (yet crucial) roles in the film.