T 5233 – We have lost another stalwart of the Film Industry today ..
Shyam Benegal passes away ..
Prayers and condolences ðŸ™ÂÂÂÂ�— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 23, 2024
Benegal’s films, such as Ankur, Nishant, Manthan, and Bhumika, were instrumental in shaping Indian parallel cinema. He won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi seven times and received the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.
In addition to feature films, Benegal’s work in documentaries and television, including Bharat Ek Khoj and Samvidhaan, left a lasting impact. His recent project, Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023), was an India-Bangladesh co-production that further solidified his legacy. He also served as the Director of the NFDC and was involved in international film festivals.
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