MANTHAN | 1976 | 134’

Synopsis

Manthan is a groundbreaking film inspired by the White Revolution in India and the efforts of rural empowerment through cooperative dairy farming. The story follows Dr. Rao, a veterinarian sent to a village to implement the dairy cooperative model. Facing resistance from corrupt leaders and skeptical villagers, he perseveres, eventually uniting the community. The film explores social change, empowerment, and collective action, rooted in realism and human resilience

  • Director

    Shyam Benegal

  • Writer

    Vijay Tendulkar, Shyam Benegal

  • Cast

    Smita Patil, Girish Karnad, Naseeruddin Shah, Amrish Puri, Kulbhushan Kharbanda

  • Producer(s) / Production

    Sahyadri FIlms

  • Editor(s)

    Bhanudas

  • DoP

    Govind Nihalani

  • Sound / Music

    Vanraj Bhatia

  • Language(s)

    Hindi

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