December 23, 2024 9:24 PM

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...