Shyam Benegal: Legacy of a Filmmaker
Renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal, celebrated for pioneering parallel cinema in India, passed away at 90 due to chronic kidney disease. Born on December 14, 1934, Benegal’s notable works like Ankur, Nishant, and Bhumika earned him 18 National Film Awards and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He contributed to television with Bharat Ek Khoj and directed biographical films such as Mammo and Zubeidaa. A recipient of the Padma Shri (1976) and Padma Bhushan (1991), his legacy blends art with social consciousness, influencing generations of filmmakers. Benegal’s films addressed rural empowerment, identity, and social justice, cementing his place as an icon of Indian cinema.
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