Naseeruddin Shah made his debut with Shyam Benagal's Nishant ( 1975). Recalling his contributions in Indian cinema, Naseeruddin Shah said in an old interview that Shyam Benegal "opened" doors for filmmakers who wanted to make films they believed in.

Benegal’s stories were heartfelt and horrific in equal measure. He made some of the most relevant stories of Indian cinema that will always resonate with the audiences

Filmfare reached out to actor Naseeruddin Shah who has collaborated with Shyam Benegal on classic movies like Nishant, Manthan, Mandi and more.

Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of the parallel movement in Hindi cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, gave us classics like Ankur, Mandi, Manthan and more. He passed away on Monday, December 23, after battling chronic kidney disease.

This article contains mention of death. Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal who is also known as the pioneer of the Indian parallel cinema, passed away on December 23, 2024, at the age of 90. On Tuesday,

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, known for his pioneering work in Indian cinema, passed away on Monday at the age of 90 due to chronic kidney disease. His death has prompted an outpour of tributes from industry insiders,

Shyam Benegal's funeral took place today at Shivaji Park Electric Crematorium in Mumbai, following his passing at the age of 90. Notable figures from the film industry, including Gulzar and Naseeruddin Shah,

Mumbai: Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, the pioneer of the parallel cinema movement in Indian cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, was cremated on Tuesday with full state honours and a