Pioneering Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal died Monday in Mumbai following a chronic kidney disease. He was 90. His daughter Pia Benegal confirmed the news to India Today. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday with friends, family and the likes of Shashi Kapoor’s son Kunal Kapoor, according to the local outlet.

Shyam Benegal, a renowned filmmaker, passed away in Mumbai on Monday at the age of 90 from chronic kidney illness. Here are 7 of his best-known films that proves his deep understanding of human nature

Legendary director Shyam Benegal passed away aged 90 on Monday. In the 70s Bollywood, he made socially relevant and artistically rich films that transcended conventional storytelling.

Shyam Benegal’s classic films such as ‘Ankur’, ‘Nishant’ and ‘Manthan’ explore social issues, and are marked by stellar performances

Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after chronic kidney disease

Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan has shared that her favourite Shyam Benegal, pioneer of India’s parallel cinema, is the 2001 film “Zubeidaa”.

Karisma Kapoor recalls her enriching experience working with legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, celebrating his extraordinary attention to detail and lasting impact on Indian cinema.