Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of parallel cinema, significantly influenced Shabana Azmi’s acting and worldview. Known for impactful films, Benegal gave Azmi her first acting role. Their collaborations shaped Azmi’s career.

Shabana Azmi and Rajit Kapoor are the two prominent actors to have worked in the maximum number of films with the unmatchable Shyam Benegal who turns 90 today. On his birthday, the actors sent out special wishes to the legendary director.

Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, 90, died in Mumbai. Known for classics like Manthan and Nishant, he redefined Indian cinema. His last film was Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023).

Shyam Benegal, the pioneer of parallel cinema, played a pivotal role in Shabana Azmi's career as the actor says he was a guru who influenced not only her approach towards acting but also her understan

Legendary director Shyam Benegal died in Mumbai. The veteran director passed away at the age of 90. In an earlier interview, legendary director Shyam Benegal told how he carried the script of Ankur for 13 years before a friend,

Shyam Benegal, the pioneer of parallel cinema, played a pivotal role in Shabana Azmi's career as the actor says he was a guru who influenced not only her approach towards acting but also her understanding of life.