Shyam Benegal

Shyam Benegal was an Indian film director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker. Often regarded as the pioneer of parallel cinema, he is widely considered as one of the greatest filmmakers... Wikipedia

• Born:  December 14, 1934, Tirumalagiri, Hyderabad State, India, (now in Telangana, India)
• Age at death:  90 years
• Died:  December 23, 2024, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Occupation:  Film director, screenwriter
• Spouse(s):  Nira Benegal
• Children:  1
• Relatives:  Guru Dutt (cousin)
• Awards:  1976 Padma Shri, 1991 Padma Bhushan, 2005 Dadasaheb Phalke Award, 2013 ANR National Award
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