Shyam Benegal

December 24, 2024 9:01 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi, VP Dhankhar and LS Speaker Birla condole Shyam Benegal’s demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal and praised Benegal's storytelling, saying that it had a profound impact on Indian cinema. Benegal, a pivotal figure in Indian cinema, passed away on Monday at the age of 90. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Shyam Benegal Ji, whose storytelling had a profound impact on Indian cinema. His works will continue to be admired by people from different walks of ...

Veteran Filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away at 90

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a trailblazer of India’s parallel cinema movement, passed away on Monday in Mumbai at the age of 90. The legendary director had been battling a prolonged kidney ailment and was receiving treatment at Wockhardt Hospital. His funeral is scheduled for 10:00 am on Tuesday in Mumbai. Widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers of post-1970s India, Benegal’s contributions to cinema earned him numerous accolades, including 18 National Film Awards, a...