The film-maker challenged mainstream Bollywood and pioneered a new wave cinema movement in the 1970s that tackled social issues

Benegal, a pioneer of new wave cinema in India, was celebrated for his films addressing social issues.

Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, passed away at 90 on Monday in Mumbai.

On December 23, 2024, Shyam Benegal, the pioneering figure of the parallel cinema movement in India, passed away at 89. Known for his influential...

On Monday, the news of Veteran Filmmaker Shyam Benegal's demise shocked the country, prompting many celebrities to come forward and express grief....

Shyam Benegal, a key figure in the 1970s parallel cinema, reshaped Indian film with strong characters and aesthetics, leaving a lasting legacy.

Shyam Benegal Funeral: The iconic 'Pioneer of Parallel' cinema in India left his family, friends and fans grieving.

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari expressed that the death of filmmaker Shyam Benegal is a great loss to Indian cinema, praising his contributions to parallel...

The actress had acted in his directorial Samar that released in 1998; here’s what she says about the legendary filmmaker