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Shyam Benegal, Acclaimed Indian Filmmaker, Dies at 90
Shyam Benegal, an Indian filmmaker known for his incisive and socially conscious storytelling, died on Monday. He was 90.
Shyam Benegal, a pivotal figure in Indian cinema known for his incisive and socially conscious storytelling, died on Monday in Mumbai following a chronic kidney ailment, his daughter confirmed to India Today. His debut fiction feature, “Ankur” (1974), became a cornerstone of Indian cinema, earning critical acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of social hierarchies and gender dynamics. Over the years, Benegal’s body of work tackled a wide range of subjects, from rural empowerment in “Manthan” (1976) to women’s rights in “Bhumika” (1977), India’s first war of independence against the British in “Junoon” (1979) and a modern interpretation of ancient epic “The Mahabharata” with “Kalyug” (1981).
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