Naseeruddin's Emotional Moment at Cannes 'Manthan' Screening

Actor Naseeruddin Shah describes his emotional experience of being part of the screening of his 1976 film Manthan at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, almost 50 years after its release

Naseeruddin expressed his pride in the film and how it was a touching experience for him, almost bringing him to tears

The film Manthan, directed by Shyam Benegal, was crowdfunded by 500,000 farmers who donated ₹2 each and is based on India's White Revolution

The screening at Cannes was attended by Naseeruddin Shah, his wife Ratna Pathak Shah, Smita Patil's son Prateek Babbar, Verghese Kurien's daughter Nirmala Kurien, and Smita Patil's sisters Anita Patil Deshmukh and Manya Patil Seth

Naseeruddin expressed his surreal feeling of walking the red carpet and being a part of the film festival

He remembered his late co-stars Smita Patil, Girish Karnad, and Amrish Puri, and how their presence added to the emotional experience

The actor spoke about the significance of the film and how it has stood the test of time

Manthan is inspired by Verghese Kurien's milk cooperative movement and highlights India's White Revolution

The film also featured actors like Girish Karnad, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Mohan Agashe, Anant Nag, and Amrish Puri

Naseeruddin Shah's participation in the Cannes screening of Manthan marked a proud and emotional moment for the actor