Shyam Benegal, the father of parallel cinema in India, is known for his films like Manthan, Ankur, Bhumika, Nishant, Mandi, Junoon, Kalyug and Zubeidaa among others. Over his career span, Benegal ...

Zubeida Begum’s life, full of mysteries and ups and downs, was a film story in itself, and this is why famous filmmaker Shyam Benegal made a film on her in the year 2001, named Zubeidaa.

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 ...

Shyam Benegal (December 14, 1934 – December 23, 2024) was a celebrated Indian film director, screenwriter, and documentary filmmaker, widely regarded as a pioneer of parallel cinema in India ...

Actor Karisma Kapoor recalled working with veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal in the 2001 film Zubeidaa. Calling him her "second grandfather," she talked about the dedication and extraordinary ...

Karisma Kapoor recalls working with Shyam Benegal for Zubeidaa, says 'he had extraordinary eye for detail' Directed by Shyam Benegal, Zubeidaa received the National Film Award for Best Feature ...

Benegal came across as a man of refined sensibilities and great empathy for the human condition, which clearly reflected in his cinema.

In an interview with us, Karisma Kapoor recalls her experience working with Shyam Benegal in Zubeidaa and the filmmaker’s nuanced approach to storytelling ...

Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life.

Shyam Benegal's 10 most iconic films Shyam Benegal's passing marks the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking realism and social relevance in Indian cinema.

Shyam Benegal was convinced that Manoj Bajpayee would be the perfect choice to play a royal prince in Zubeidaa.