Shyam Benegal surrounded by stars.
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, one of the most influential figures of Indian parallel cinema, died at the age of 90 after a prolonged illness. The veteran director, who celebrated his 90th birthday modestly on December 14, now leaves behind a legacy that changed Indian cinema. Benegal’s contribution to filmmaking is unmatched and his work continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences alike. Born on December 14, 1934 in Hyderabad, Shyam Benegal started his journey in cinema with a keen interest in the social and political issues of his times. He is also called the father of the parallel cinema movement in India.
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In the 1970s and 1980s, he made a mark in Bollywood with art cinema amidst mainstream films. His films had a strong label of realism and social commentary and featured characters from marginalized communities in society. He gave recognition to many stars like Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Smit Patil, Rajat Kapoor, Amol Palekar, Girish Karnad through his films. Shyam Benegal was the cousin of veteran actor and film maker Guru Dutt. Recently Shyam Benegal celebrated his birthday with people from the film industry. Now pictures of this celebration are becoming quite viral on social media.
Shabana Azmi showed a glimpse of celebration
On this special occasion, many stalwarts of the film world attended the celebration to congratulate him. Actress Shabana Azmi has also shared a glimpse of it on her Instagram handle. Apart from Shabana Azmi, many stars like Naseeruddin Shah, Rajat Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor, Divya Dutta, Kulbhushan Kharbanda participated. In these pictures, Shyam Benegal was seen sitting on a chair next to Shabana Azmi. Film stars close to him are seen all around him. Naseeruddin Shah is also seen standing right behind him. Benegal, surrounded by stars, has a big smile on his face.
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The story of these films was ahead of time
Let us tell you, Shyam Benegal entered the film world with the 1973 film ‘Ankur’. This film was based on exploitation in villages. It achieved box office success, critical acclaim and awards. Nishant (1975), Manthan (1976), and Bhumika (1977) were considered his most powerful films. These stories presented complex social issues with intensity and depth.
