Legendary Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies

Shyam Benegal, Indian Filmmaker Who Explored Social Issues, Dies at 90
He won acclaim from critics and audiences even as the gritty stories he put on the big screen grappled with some of India’s thorniest problems.
Shyam Benegal: The Legacy Of A Visionary Who Shaped Indian Parallel Cinema
For those born in the late 70s and 80s, and who grew into adulthood in the 90s, the evolution of Indian television and parallel cinema is a living memory. Shyam Benegal, a visionary filmmaker whose contributions to both industries are unparalleled, was at the centre of this change. With his death, an era in Indian entertainment comes to an end.
Legendary Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90
Deeply saddened by the passing of Shyam Benegal, whose storytelling had a profound impact on Indian cinema,” India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
Bollywood condoles demise of Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal
Veteran director and screenwriter Shyam Benegal has passed away at the age of 90. He breathed his last today at 6:38 pm at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central, where he was undergoing treatment for chronic kidney disease.
Late filmmaker Shyam Benegal's remarkable contributions to Indian cinema
Renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a titan of Indian cinema, passed away yesterday, leaving behind an indelible legacy that transformed the landscape of filmmaking in the country. Known as the pioneer of Indian parallel cinema,
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal cremated with full state honours
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, the pioneer of the parallel cinema movement in Indian cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, was cremated on Tuesday with full state honours and a three-gun salute here
From ‘Smitaben’s son’ to the buffalo called ‘Manthan’: A Gujarat village’s recollections of Shyam Benegal’s 1976 classic
Dr Verghese Kurien, the man behind the success of Amul, approached filmmaker Shyam Benegal to make what went on to become a ...
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Shyam Benegal: The Chronicler Of Our Times
When the British Film Institute commissioned two films on Indian directors as part of their World Directors series, I was asked to write on Shyam Benegal while Rachel Dwyer wrote on Yash Chopra.
The quiet and fierce courage of the women in Shyam Benegal’s cinema
Few Indian directors have tackled the interiority – and the burden and bliss – of the average Indian woman with as much ...
Shyam Benegal gave me the name Anant Nag: Actor pays tribute to his 'guru'
Shyam Benegal, who celebrated his 90th birthday on December 14, 2024, passed away on December 23, 2024. He had long been a ...
The Legacy of Untethered Women in Shyam Benegal’s Mandi
In an industry where women were seldom elevated from the status of arm candies, Shyam Benegal painted his women with myriad ...
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Shyam Benegal Dies At 90: From Ankur to Mandi, 5 of His Women-Centric Movies You Must Watch
Shyam Benegal, a filmmaker who was ahead of his time, passed away at 90. His women-centric films like ‘Ankur’, ‘Bhoomika’, ...
How Shyam Benegal left his mark of commitment and realism at FTII, Pune
"His emotional intelligence and ability to adapt to situations were remarkable," said Dhiraj Singh, director of FTII.
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How Shyam Benegal shaped Sanjay Leela Bhansali's filmmaking career
Bhansali's first encounter with Benegal was 'warm' Bhansali recalled his first meeting with Benegal, saying, "There was no ...
Boman Irani recalls his trip to London with Shyam Benegal: 'We sat together and explored London like two kids'
Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who passed away on December 23 at the age of 90, is remembered as a key figure in the ...
Year-Ender 2024: From Zakir Hussain To Shyam Benegal, Celebs Who Passed Away This Year
Several renowned personalities passed away in 2024, leaving a void not only in the industry but also in the hearts of their ...