A junoon without parallel: Shyam Benegal sowed Ankur of new cinema, rediscovered Bharat
Shyam Benegal, a pioneering filmmaker in India's parallel cinema movement, passed away days after his 90th birthday. His debut film 'Ankur' marked the beginning of a new wave in Hindi cinema. Benegal's diverse works included biopics, documentaries, and television series, profoundly influencing the film industry and mentoring many notable artists.
Shyam Benegal, a pioneering filmmaker in India's parallel cinema movement, passed away days after his 90th birthday. His debut film 'Ankur' marked the beginning of a new wave in Hindi cinema. Benegal's diverse works included biopics, documentaries, and television series, profoundly influencing the film industry and mentoring many notable artists.
