A junoon without parallel: Shyam Benegal sowed Ankur of new cinema, rediscovered Bharat

Shyam Benegal, a pioneering filmmaker in India's parallel cinema movement, passed away days after his 90th birthday. His debut film 'Ankur' marked the beginning of a new wave in Hindi cinema. Benegal's diverse works included biopics, documentaries, and television series, profoundly influencing the film industry and mentoring many notable artists.
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Javed Akhtar on Demise of Indian Film Director ‘Shyam Benegal’, Says, ‘Father of Parallel Cinema’
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Actor Dalip Tahil On the Passing of Shyam Benegal, Says, ‘He Was a Remarkable Human Being’
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Boman Irani Mourns Shyam Benegal’s Death, Says 'It Is An End Of An Era Of That Kind Of Cinema '
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