A junoon without parallel: Shyam Benegal sowed Ankur of new cinema, rediscovered Bharat
Monday, 23 December 2024 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.
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 masterpieces such as Ankur, Mandi, Manthan, and Zubeidaa, Benegal revolutionized Indian cinema by tackling...
"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..
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,'..
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 becama a pioneer of parallel cinema movement with his critically appreciated films like Ankur, Bhumika, Manthan, Nishant, Junoon, Trikal, and... DNA