Shyam Benegal News LIVE: Legendary Filmmaker Shyam Benegal Passes Away At 90 | India Today News Live

Shyam Benegal News LIVE: Legendary Filmmaker Shyam Benegal Passes Away At 90 | India Today News Live Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a luminary of Indian cinema, passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy that transformed the industry. Known for his iconic films such as Ankur, Manthan, and Mandi, Benegal was a pioneer of parallel cinema, a movement that reshaped storytelling in Indian films during the 1970s and 80s. His chronic kidney-related illness led to his demise on Monday at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai, a loss deeply felt across the nation. Shyam Benegal’s illustrious career began in Hyderabad, where his early exposure to photography and filmmaking fueled his passion for cinema. At the age of 12, he made his first film, marking the beginning of a journey that would earn him accolades like the Padma Shri in 1976 and Padma Bhushan in 1991. Beyond his films, Benegal’s influence extended to mentoring actors and filmmakers, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. #shyambenegal #parallelcinema #indiancinemalegend #tributetobenegal #cinemaicons #indiatodaylivestream Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00 Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday