Talking about Benegal as a pioneer in many aspects, Kapoor says, “There were so many firsts with Shyam ji. Zubeidaa was the first Indian film to use sync sound, which made the experience unique ...

Shyam Benegal looks back as 'Zubeidaa' turns 20: I don't think it did well financially "Zubeidaa", an inter-faith love story between an actor and a Rajasthani king, did not earn money at the time ...

New Delhi, Dec 24 (PTI) It took the genius of Shyam Benegal to see beyond his looks, says actor Manoj Bajpayee who never imagined himself playing a royal and did so in the 2001 film "Zubeidaa ...

Shyam Benegal dies: Film director Shyam Benegal was known for his realistic storytelling and insightful social commentary. He was recognised by the Government of India the Padma Bhushan in 1991.

From Ankur to Zubeidaa, here's a look at Shyam Benegal’s iconic films that transformed Indian cinema with bold storytelling and socio-political depth. Saturday, Jul 05, 2025.

Shyam Benegal's 2001 film 'Zubeidaa' stands out as a timeless classic, captivating audiences with its emotionally evolving narration. The movie featured Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpayee, and ...

'Zubeidaa' is a 2001 film directed by Shyam Benegal and written by Khalid Mohammed. It stars Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpayee, Surekha Sikri, Rajit Kapoor, Lillete Dubey, Amrish Puri, Farida ...

When Shyam Benegal Convinced Manoj Bajpayee To Play A Prince In Zubeidaa (Photo Credit – Instagram) Legendary director and screenwriter Shyam Benegal died at 90 on Monday (December 23).

86-year-old Benegal said the polarising that is going on in society 'needs to be corrected both on political and social level'. MUMBAI: "Zubeidaa", an inter-faith love story between an actor and a ...

Shyam Benegal would rather not get into definitions on whether Zubeidaa marks his switch from middle-of-the-road to the mainstream highway of filmmaking. "A lot depends on the sensibility of the ...

Two recent films by the award-winning Indian director Shyam Benegal will be presented as part of the Block Cinema series. They are “Sardari Begum,” about a young woman who wants to become a ...

Karisma Kapoor pays tribute to Shyam Benegal. The 50-year-old adds, “He had an incredible eye for detail and authenticity. For Zubeidaa, we wore real jewellery and costumes kindly lent by the ...