Hyderabad: Shyam Benegal was rarely seen without his cigarette or a suitcase packed with books, wherever his travels took him. A dreamer with a penchant for stories, he grew up cycling the

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who pioneered the parallel film movement in India, passed away in Mumbai on Monday, December 23. The filmmaker was suffering fr

Known for his socially conscious storytelling, he tackled issues like gender inequality, class struggles, and the complexities of post-independence India, shaping generations of filmmakers and inspiring lasting change.

The pioneer of what used to be known as parallel cinema or New Wave in India during the 1970s, the director, screen writer and documentary filmmaker won 18 National Film Awards besides winning the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Shyam Benegal, who heralded a new era in Hindi cinema with the 'parallel movement' in the 1970s and 1980s with classics such as "Ankur", "Mandi" and "Manthan", died on Monday after battling chronic ki

Indian film director Shyam Benegal died on Monday, December 23 due to a chronic kidney disease. Politicians, celebrities express grief on Indian filmmaker's demise, check

Shyam Benegal, a legendary Indian filmmaker, passed away on Monday evening at the age of 90. His demise has left the film fraternity in mourning. Renowned for his innovative films like 'Ankur', 'Manthan' and 'Mandi',

Shyam Benegal, a pivotal figure in India's Parallel Cinema movement, has passed away at the age of 90. The filmmaker, recognised for his realistic and socially charged films, significantly altered the landscape of Indian cinema in the 1970s and 1980s.