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Shyam Benegal Dies: Pioneering Indian Filmmaker Was 90
Pioneering Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal died Monday in Mumbai following a chronic kidney disease. He was 90. His daughter Pia Benegal confirmed the news to India Today. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday with friends, family and the likes of Shashi Kapoor’s son Kunal Kapoor, according to the local outlet.
Shyam Benegal, Indian Filmmaker Who Explored Social Issues, Dies at 90
He won acclaim from critics and audiences even as the gritty stories he put on the big screen grappled with some of India’s thorniest problems.
What made Shyam Benegal’s films stand out?
Shyam Benegal is among the foremost directors of India’s Parallel Cinema wave. His films also challenged social norms and prized authentic portrayals of marginalised groups, at a time when films like ‘Sholay’ set the template for mainstream Hindi films.
Shyam Benegal: Chronicle of Cinematic Legacy
Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who passed away at 90, transformed Indian cinema with his realistic portrayal of societal issues through iconic films like 'Ankur', 'Nishant', and 'Mandi'. Known for exploring themes of oppression,
Legendary Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90
Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after chronic kidney disease
Shyam Benegal, Acclaimed Indian Filmmaker, Dies at 90
Shyam Benegal, an Indian filmmaker known for his incisive and socially conscious storytelling, died on Monday. He was 90.
Shyam Benegal: The Legacy Of A Visionary Who Shaped Indian Parallel Cinema
For those born in the late 70s and 80s, and who grew into adulthood in the 90s, the evolution of Indian television and parallel cinema is a living memory. Shyam Benegal, a visionary filmmaker whose contributions to both industries are unparalleled,
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