Adopted Brother

Probably

I underdstand it was Saroo's story but the way they left things with Mantosh left a lot to be desired. He didn't even get his proper due and his last meaningful scene was the tantrum at the table... thought he deserved a better ending, at least in the end credits they could have mentioned something about him.

On Facebook, look up Mantosh Brierley. It seems he hasn't posted since December, at which time he informed a friend he was very unhappy with Saroo making him look like a druggie. He mentioned nothing about behavioral issues, only substance abuse. He was having a hard time and ashamed to enter rehab, so was taking a time out. Since he seems not to have posted since the film was widely released perhaps it brought up serious issues and the best hope is that the exposure results in some positive help and improvement in his life.

I must admit to identifying with Mantosh. Few things are more provoking than having a perfect brother--one need read the Bible no further than Genesis to come up with two great examples--not only adored by the parents but handsome, and now rich and famous as well! I have two perfect sisters, and have long known whereof I speak. As a kid you keep hoping to make things turn out favorably, but being shown up badly enough as an adult must give one pause. The scene where an adult Saroo destroyed poor Mantosh in only five words was amazing. Having everyone look at you as the one who didn't turn out is a perfect recipe for meltdowns and a very good reason to avoid human interactions.

Is he really an autist in the original novel???

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