Pioneer of India’s parallel cinema movement dies

Shyam Benegal: Pioneer of India’s parallel cinema movement dies at 90
Benegal, celebrated for classics like Ankur and Manthan, shaped Indian cinema with socially impactful storytelling
India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90
Shyam Benegal,a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney disease
India Mourns Passing of Parallel Cinema Pioneer Shyam Benegal
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, known for his trailblazing contributions to parallel cinema, has passed away. Maharashtra Governor and Chief Minister pay tribute to his impactful works like 'Ankur' and 'Manthan',
Shyam Benegal, pioneer of parallel cinema in India, passes away at 90
Veteran filmmaker, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke award winner Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of parallel cinema in India has died aged 90, after suffering from a chronic kidney disease. He will be remembered for his films like 'Ankur',
Shyam Benegal (1934-2024): The conscience keeper of Indian cinema
Shyam Benegal, the conscience keeper of Indian cinema who reflected the complexities and contradictions of Indian society like few other directors, died on Monday evening in Mumbai. Benegal had been hospitalised following a stroke a few days after celebrating his 90th birthday on December 14.
Remembering Shyam Benegal: 7 cinematic masterpieces of the pioneer of parallel cinema movement in India — Ankur, Zubeidaa & more
Back in 1974, a young writer with a unique creative vision made a decision to revolutionise mainstream Indian cinema. His name was Shyam Benegal, and over the course of three decades, he pioneered the parallel cinema movement in the country.
Tributes to Shyam Benegal: Celebrating the Legacy of a Master Storyteller in Indian Cinema
Shyam Benegal, a revered filmmaker, passes away. Leaders and admirers honour his legacy as a master storyteller who inspired generations.
Shyam Benegal, pioneer of India’s parallel cinema, dies at 90
Benegal’s first four feature films Ankur (1973), Nishant (Night’s end) (1975), Manthan (The churning) (1976) and Bhumika (The role) (1977) made him a benchmark for parallel cinema in India. His other notable works include Zubeidaa (2001) and Mammo (1994) among others.
Shyam Benegal, the force behind India’s parallel cinema movement, dies at 90
Blessed with boundless creative energy, Shyam Benegal reinvented himself as a director at different stages of his career. He also experimented with different themes, subjects, and formats and made over 20 feature films,
Shyam Benegal, Acclaimed Indian Filmmaker, Dies at 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.
Legendary Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, Pioneer of Parallel Cinema, Passes Away at 90 | Oneindia
Shyam Benegal, the legendary filmmaker renowned for his contributions to Indian parallel cinema, has passed away at the age of 90 after battling a chronic kidney-related illness. Known for his masterpieces such as Ankur,
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