Monday, 23 December 2024 Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away at the age of 90 today (December 23). The 90-year-old filmmaker died around 6:30 pm at a hospital in Mumbai, his daughter Pia Benegal confirmed to the media. His exceptional storytelling, realistic portrayal of characters, and profound cinematic depth earned him critical acclaim throughout his career. His death has left many of his contemporaries and industry friends deeply heartbroken, along with his fans.
On the demise of Indian film director and screenwriter Shyam Benegal, Actor Dalip Tahil says, "He made many films, and I had the privilege of working with him on two or three films, including 'Ankur,' 'Trikal,' and 'Samvidhaan.' I consider myself fortunate to have been associated with Mr. Benegal, a...
"Shyam Benegal was undoubtedly the father of parallel cinema. His influence on realistic cinema was profoundly significant," expressed writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar while honoring the late..
Shyam Benegal, the legendary filmmaker renowned for his contributions to Indian parallel cinema, has passed away at the age of 90 after battling a chronic kidney-related illness. Known for his..