Manthan(1976)
Directed by: Shyam Benegal
Drama
Movie2h 14m
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About the film
A veterinarian, Dr. Rao, makes a visit to a village, where he intends to commence a co-operative society dairy for the betterment of the rural people. The film is set against the backdrop of the White Revolution of India (Operation Flood) which started in 1970. It was entirely crowdfunded by 500,000 farmers who donated Rs. 2 each.
Cast: Girish Karnad, Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah
Production: Gujarat Milk Co-Op Marketing Federation Ltd.