Shyam Benegal, the acclaimed filmmaker, passed away on December 23, 2024, at age 90. Known for his significant contributions to Indian parallel cinema, he directed iconic films like ‘Ankur’, ‘Nishant’, and ‘Bhumika’. His last feature was ‘Mujib: The Making of a Nation’, released in 2023.Ankur to Bhumika: Shyam Benegal’s iconic films
Shyam Benegal, the acclaimed filmmaker, passed away on December 23, 2024, at age 90. Known for his significant contributions to Indian parallel cinema, he directed iconic films like ‘Ankur’, ‘Nishant’, and ‘Bhumika’. His last feature was ‘Mujib: The Making of a Nation’, released in 2023.