Shyam Benegal, the Prometheus of India cinema- Manthan
1976 was a turning point for India, especially for Hindi cinema. That year saw the release of iconic blockbusters, like Laila-Majnu, based on a medieval love story, and Nagin, based on pure superstition. Other so-called ‘formula films’ like Heraferi, Kalicharan and Kabhi-Kabhi also hit the theatres. In the same year, Hindi-speaking audiences were introduced to ‘offbeat’ films like Chitchor and Chhoti Si Baat, where the […]
Manthan at Cannes- Amul model is India’s gift to the world:Jayen Mehta
The screening of the restored 4K version of the 1976 Smita Patil starrer Shyam Benegal classic ‘Manthan’ at Salle Bunuel in 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on Friday marked a milestone not only for the film, based on the pioneering milk cooperative movement of Dr Varghese Kurien, but also propped up the Gujarat […]
Shyam Benegal’s Manthan starring Smita Patil to premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2024
Film Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded by filmmaker and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur has joined hands with Gujarat Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. to restore veteran Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s national award-winning film Manthan which starred the late iconic film actress, Smita Patil. The 4K restoration of the 1976 film has been selected for the official red-carpet […]