Monday, 23 December 2024 Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, whose work revolutionised Indian parallel cinema, has died at the age of 90. He passed away on Monday (December 23) evening at around 6:30 pm after a prolonged battle with a kidney-related ailment. His death occurred at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai, as confirmed by his daughter, Pia Benegal.
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..
During Shyam Benegal's funeral, Bollywood star Boman Irani said, "I became an actor, I just wish I had an opportunity to work with him, then one fine day he phoned me many many 35 years later and told..
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..
Monday, 23 December 2024
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