Prateik Patil Babbar REACTS to late mom Smita Patil's 1976 film 'Manthan' being screened at Cannes 2024: 'I am beaming with immense pride'

As Smita Patil’s 1976 film, 'Manthan,' prepares for screening at Cannes Classics this year, her son and actor Prateik Patil Babbar reflects on this historic occasion.

Prateik expresses immense pride as Smita Patil's film, 'Manthan,' is set for a Cannes Classics screening. He will represent his mother at the prestigious event, marking his debut at the renowned Cannes Film Festival. For him, this moment is symbolic, reinforcing Smita Patil's legacy as one of India's greatest actresses in cinematic history.

Babbar is filled with pride as Smita Patil's legacy endures, with 'Manthan' set to screen at a prestigious platform even after 48 years.



Prateik elaborates on how Smita Patil's work and legacy have significantly influenced his acting journey. He acknowledges the immense impact she continues to have on him, describing her as a driving force in his career. Despite feeling the weight of her legacy, he sees it as an honor to carry it forward. The historic moment at Cannes fuels his determination to strive for greatness, inspiring him to envision attending the festival one day with his own film.




'Manthan' was directed by Shyam Benegal and is renowned as India's inaugural crowdfunded film. Remarkably, 500,000 farmers contributed Rs. 2 each toward its production. This pioneering movie, cherished by cinema aficionados, continues to hold significance in cinematic history.