Shyam Benegal was like a guru to me, he was progressive and well-informed: Shabana Azmi
Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of parallel cinema, passed away at 90 in Mumbai. He played a significant role in shaping Shabana Azmi's career and worldview. Benegal's films, including 'Ankur' and 'Mandi', were socially relevant. Azmi, who celebrated his 90th birthday with him recently, credits him as a progressive and well-informed filmmaker who greatly influenced her.
Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of parallel cinema, passed away at 90 in Mumbai. He played a significant role in shaping Shabana Azmi's career and worldview. Benegal's films, including 'Ankur' and 'Mandi', were socially relevant. Azmi, who celebrated his 90th birthday with him recently, credits him as a progressive and well-informed filmmaker who greatly influenced her.
