Manthan
मंथन
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About
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
as Dr. Manohar Rao
Smita Patil
as Bindu
Naseeruddin Shah
as Bhola
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
as Sarpanch
Amrish Puri
as Ganga Prasad Mishra
Mohan Agashe
as Deshmukh
Anant Nag
as Chandavarkar
Sadhu Meher
as
Savita Bajaj
as
Abha Dhulia
as Shanta
Anjali Paigankar
as
Hriday Lani
as
Bhagwan Tiwari
as
Suresh Bedi
as
Manubhai Patel
as
Vijay Padukone
as
Rajendra Jaspal
as Bindu's Husband
Salim Ghouse
as
Amar Sandhu
as
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About Manthan
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. Running 134 minutes.
Manthan Cast and Characters
The cast features Girish Karnad (as Dr. Manohar Rao), Smita Patil (as Bindu), Naseeruddin Shah (as Bhola), Kulbhushan Kharbanda (as Sarpanch), and Amrish Puri (as Ganga Prasad Mishra). Their performances are a major reason Manthan has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Manthan NowWhy People Are Watching Manthan
Manthan flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Hindi storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Manthan
Where can I watch Manthan online for free?
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How long is Manthan?
Manthan runs for 134 minutes (about 2.2 hours).
Is Manthan good? What's the rating?
Manthan holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 13 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Manthan?
The main cast includes Girish Karnad, Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Manthan available in Hindi?
Yes — Manthan was originally produced in Hindi and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Manthan released?
Manthan was released in 1976.
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What is Manthan about?
Manthan is a Drama Hindi-language 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.
When was Manthan released?
Manthan was released on October 1, 1976. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. The film was produced by Gujarat Milk Co-Op Marketing Federation Ltd..
Who stars in Manthan?
Manthan stars Girish Karnad, Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Manthan available in HD?
Yes, Manthan is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.