“To pay tribute to the late Shyam Benegal, Doordarshan will begin the new year with a screening of ‘Manthan’ (1976) restored by FHF with support from the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (Amul) on Jan 1, 2025, at 8 p.m. on Doordarshan,” the foundation said.Manthan was inspired by the groundbreaking milk cooperative movement led by Dr Verghese Kurien, which transformed India into one of the largest milk producers in the world.The Hindi film, titled Churning in English, was financed 48 years ago by five lakh farmers of Gujarat, who contributed Rs 2 each.The opening credits of the movie read: “500,000 Farmers of Gujarat present.”Manthan narrates the story of how a young veterinary doctor (Girish Karnad) fights against oppressive forces to establish a milk cooperative that empowers rural farmers.The film also starred Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, and Amrish Puri.
Source link
