Nearly 50 years after its premiere, actor Naseeruddin Shah talked about being a part of the 77th Cannes Film Festival screening of his 1976 film Manthan. The actor described it as a “terribly emotional experience” in an interview with Brut India.

In addition, he declared that he had never felt more proud of this movie. In addition, Naseeruddin claimed that walking the red carpet and taking part in the film festival seemed surreal to him.”

Naseeruddin recalls Amrish Puri, Girish Karnad, and Smita Patil.

Naseeruddin remarked, “It didn’t seem real.” I’ve always seen the red carpet event on film or in pictures. I’ve witnessed these stunning women strutting around in their exquisite clothes. I had no idea that one day I would be involved in it. So my wife and I tried to make things as easy as we could.

It was also, naturally, an extremely emotional event. because a large number of pals were in the movie. Girish was my instructor and a buddy. He oversaw FTII as its director. Amrish and Smita were close friends. They are all no longer present.”

Naseeruddin found it difficult to control his tears.

“So many faces which one had sort of slipped one’s memory,” he said. To see everyone once more who was taken into the facility, nearly everyone who used to be there… I had never felt more proud of a movie than I did at that moment.

This movie has always held a special place in my heart. I was so moved by the event that I found it difficult to control my emotions. Furthermore, I think the movie has endured the test of time rather well.”

Concerning Manthan

Shyam Benegal’s Manthan was influenced by Verghese Kurien’s groundbreaking milk cooperative initiative. It takes place against the backdrop of India’s White Revolution. Thank you to all 500,000 farmers who contributed ₹2 apiece to the film’s crowdfunder. Apart from Naseeruddin, other actors who appeared in the movie were Girish Karnad, Amrish Puri, Mohan Agashe, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Smita Patil, and Anant Nag.

Manthan in Cannes

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah recently had a deeply emotional moment at the Cannes Film Festival when he watched Manthan, a film he starred in nearly five decades ago. Directed by Shyam Benegal and released in 1976, Manthan is a landmark in the all to came Indian cinema, telling the story of rural empowerment through the lens of India’s cooperative milk movement.

Shah, who played a pivotal role in the film, was overwhelmed as the movie was screened at the prestigious festival almost 50 years after its debut. Speaking about the experience, he said, “I could hardly hold back tears. Watching Manthan after all these years brought back a flood of memories—not just about the film but also the people, the places, and the vision that brought it to life.”

The screening was part of a retrospective celebrating India’s cinematic milestones. Manthan, which was crowd-funded by over 5 lakh farmers, is remembered for its powerful storytelling, brilliant performances, and a theme that remains relevant even today. Shah’s heartfelt reaction resonated with audiences, many of whom were moved by his words and the timelessness of the film’s message.

Fans and cinephiles celebrated the moment, with social media buzzing about Shah’s genuine emotional response and the enduring impact of Manthan. The event highlighted the global appeal of Indian cinema and its ability to connect with audiences across generations.

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