“Manthan” is a landmark for Hindi cinema for a number of reasons. For starters, it was the first film in the world to be produced not by a single production house, but the farmers of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Federation who contributed Rs.2 each for the production of the movie. Furthermore, it is based on a story written jointly by Dr. Verghese Kurien and director Shyam Benegal. The story actually takes place during the White Revolution (also known as Operation Flood), whose impact extended to uplifting the living standards of rural communities, to empowering women farmers and ensuring self-sufficiency in dairy production, marking a significant milestone in India's agricultural history. As such, the script actually focuses on a case that highlights the issues the people who started the program faced, particularly in rural communities.
The film went on to win the 1977 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi...
The film went on to win the 1977 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi...
- 5/21/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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