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Prateik Babbar recently experienced a proud moment while attending the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The actor was present for the screening of his late mother Smita Patil’s 1976 classic film Manthan. In a recent interview with India Today, Pratik recalled that despite not being a trained actor, Smita had shot for the Shyam Benegal directorial. (Also Read: Restored version of Shyam Benegal’s Manthan screened at Cannes Film Festival)
Pratik remembers Smita Patil’s acting journey
Pratik expressed his pride at the premiere of Manthan in the Cannes Classic section, saying, “It was a very proud moment for me as his son. Being celebrated at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 37 years after his death was a historic event for Indian cinema and the entire team of Manthan. I was overwhelmed. Seeing him on-screen at Cannes solidified his legacy and work for me. He is unquestionably one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema…one of the greatest actors ever. Duration.”
He further added, “Everyone was amazed by his brilliant and mature performance. She (Smita Patil) was 20 years old and untrained as an actress when she shot the film. This proves that she was born to become one of the greatest actors. I have a lot of troubles to overcome, but I accept it all and will never stop striving to be like Him. “This moment will remain the most symbolic and iconic for me as his son… of his legacy, of our legacy, and of my journey in pursuit of greatness.”
Manthan screened at Cannes 2024
Manthan was recently screened in the Cannes Classic section of Cannes 2024. Apart from Prateek, Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak also attended the screening. In an interview with Brute India, Naseeruddin described it as an “extremely emotional experience”. “I found it surreal,” he said. I have always seen the red carpet ceremony in videos or photographs. I have seen all these beautiful women parading in their gorgeous costumes. I never dreamed that I would be a part of it one day. So, my wife and I decided to keep it as simple as possible. And, of course, it was a very emotional experience. Because there were a lot of friends in the film. Girish was my friend and teacher. He was the director of FTII. Smita was a dear friend and so was Amrish. “None of them are there anymore.”
Manthan was inspired by the milk revolution started by Padma Vibhushan recipient late Verghese Kurien. The character of late veteran Girish Karnad in the film was based on him.
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