This documentary follows the story of Sambhu Nath De, whose path-breaking discovery of the cholera toxin in 1959 helped tame an epidemic disease and to establish oral rehydration therapy. But despite making such an important contribution, De has been an oft-forgotten figure in India’s scientific history. Through the memories of his family and close associates, this short film explores his scientific journey and the vulnerabilities of his later life.
This video was produced by the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, Bengaluru, and the DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance. Credits:
Executive producer and scientific advisor: Minhaj Sirajuddin
Director and principal cinematography: Munmun Dhalaria (director of Moon Peak Films)
Script: Munmun Dhalaria, Ram Alluri, Amoli Birewar, Meghna Nandy
Editor: Ruth Lobo
Music and sound mastering: Aditya Ray
Colourist: Kartik Murali
Assistant colourist: Varsha Bhat
Additional cinematography: Raj Shekhar, Abhinandan Sharma, Nitye Sood
Animation: Shraddha Nayak