Shyam BenegalCast
Girish Karnad 
Smita Patil 
Naseeruddin Shah
Plot
A young veterinary doctor, Dr Rao, comes to a Gujarat village to set up a milk cooperative among the poor farmers, who are cheated by a local dairyman. He faces caste divisions, mistrust and political pressure, but slowly the villagers organise. Shyam Benegal's 1976 film, funded by contributions of two rupees each from half a million farmers, with Smita Patil and Girish Karnad, is based on the story of Amul.
Sinekatalog’s take
Shyam Benegal's drama follows a young vet who organises poor Gujarat farmers into a milk cooperative, funded by thousands of real farmers. Girish Karnad and Smita Patil star in a stirring, humane and landmark film of Indian cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (1,032 votes)
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