As per the official X handle of FHF, the restored version of Shyam Benegal's classic film 'Manthan' will be available for screening on June 1 and 2 in 38 cities across India. The film, which is based on Dr Verghese Kurien's milk cooperative movement, was recently screened at the Cannes 2024 festival and received positive reviews. Bookings for the film's re-release have officially started, and it is expected to draw a large audience.
The Cannes Film Festival this year is making headlines as Shyam Benegal's 1976 film Manthan becomes the first Indian film to be screened at the prestigious Cannes Classics section. The star-studded gala premiere saw the likes of Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad, Smita Patil, and Amrish Puri representing Indian cinema on a global platform. The pictures from the event show the excitement of the attendees, including Naseeruddin Shah, his wife Ratna Pathak Shah, and Prateik Babbar, among others. This is a major milestone for Indian cinema and a proud moment for all those involved in the making of the film.
Celebrating cinema, the 77th edition of Cannes Film Festival will showcase the iconic Indian film Manthan, directed by Shyam Benegal and starring late actress Smita Patil, in its "Cannes Classics" section. The film, which depicts the White Revolution in India through the pioneering milk cooperative movement of Dr Verghese Kurien, will be a significant milestone for Indian cinema at the prestigious international festival. Along with Patil, Manthan also features notable actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad, Anant Nag, and Amrish Puri.