Manthan (English: Churning) is a 1977 National Award winning Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal, inspired by the pioneering milk cooperative movement of Verghese Kurien, and is written jointly by him and Vijay Tendulkar. The film starred Smita Patil, Girish Karnad, Naseeruddin Shah and Amrish Puri | Amul

We are delighted to announce the release of Manthan 4k restored version on Amul’s YouTube channel this National Milk Day. Manthan, world's first crowdfunded film, is directed by Shyam Benegal, featuring Girish Karnad, Smita Patil, and Naseeruddin Shah. This film was produced in 1976 by 500,000 farmers of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited, showcasing collective power, rural empowerment and white revolution. Experience the movement here: https://youtu.be/HHP1jHH6yI4 | Amul

In this powerful scene from Manthan, Girish Karnad’s character challenges the idea of progress without inclusion. He highlights a truth that remains urgent today — welfare schemes often fail those who need them most, because caste continues to decide who gets a seat at the table. Through his role, Karnad reminds us: if the poorest — often Dalits — are left out, no cooperative, no policy, no reform can truly succeed. Manthan, co-funded by 5 lakh farmers, is more than a film — it’s a mirror. One t