Deeply saddened by the passing of Shyam Benegal, whose storytelling had a profound impact on Indian cinema,” India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.

Benegal, celebrated for classics like Ankur and Manthan, shaped Indian cinema with socially impactful storytelling

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a legendary figure in Indian parallel cinema, has died at age 90. Known for films like "Ankur" and "Nishant," his work left an indelible mark on the industry. Tributes poured in from celebrities remembering his contributions and visionary storytelling in Indian cinema.

MUMBAI, (ANI) – Veteran filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient Shyam Benegal passed away at the age of 90 on December 23 at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai. He had been undergoing treatment for chronic kidney disease.

Pioneering Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal has died aged 90. Benegal died today in Mumbai following a chronic kidney disease, his daughter Pia Benegal confirmed to India Today. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday with friends,

Farida Jalal fondly remembers Shyam Benegal, the soft-spoken filmmaker who revolutionized 'parallel cinema' in the 1970s and '80s. Jalal recalls his remarkable ability to bring out the best in actors like her in 'Mammo'.

Shyam Benegal, an Indian filmmaker known for his incisive and socially conscious storytelling, died on Monday. He was 90.

Shyam Benegal, who heralded a new era in Hindi cinema with the 'parallel movement' in the 1970s and 1980s with classics such as "Ankur", "Mandi" and "Manthan", died on Monday after battling chronic ki