Shyam Benegal Death News: Who Was Indian Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, Pioneer Of Parallel Cinema

Shyam Benegal Death News: Who Was Indian Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, Pioneer Of Parallel Cinema

Breaking News: Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at the age of 90 due to chronic kidney disease. Reportedly, Veteran director and screenwriter Shyam Benegal died on December 23 at 6:30 pm. He was suffering from kidney-related issues. His most recent film was the 2023 biographical Mujib: The Making of a Nation

Who Was Shyam Benegal?

He was born on December 14, 1934, in Hyderabad
He was the founding father of the parallel cinema movement in India, which gained momentum in the 1970s and 1980s
Benegal’s filmography is diverse, with works that reflect his deep engagement with society and history
Before entering Bollywood, Benegal made his debut feature, Ankur (1973), which was based on a rustic exploitation theme
He is best known for films such as Nishant (1975), Manthan (1976), and Bhumika (1977)
These films, produced under the banner of the Indian New Wave or Parallel Cinema
Additionally, Benegal was also a key figure in Indian television
His 1988 series 'Bharat Ek Khoj' is considered one of Indian television’s finest works
Shyam Benegal’s work earned him numerous awards, including several National Film Awards....Padma Shri (1976), and Padma Bhushan (2015) for his contribution to cinema

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