Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, whose work revolutionised Indian parallel cinema, has died at the age of 90. He passed away on Monday (December 23) evening at around 6:30 pm after a prolonged battle with a kidney-related ailment.

Shyam Benegal becama a pioneer of parallel cinema movement with his critically appreciated films like Ankur, Bhumika, Manthan, Nishant, Junoon, Trikal, and others.

Shyam Benegal died on December 23, at the age of 90. Tributes poured in from several Bollywood celebrities who remembered the visionary filmmaker.

This article includes mentions of death. Today, December 23, 2024, the Indian film industry suffered a major loss as renowned filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Shyam Benegal passed away. The Manthan filmmaker has contributed significantly to the rich history of Indian cinema.

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away on Monday (23 December) in Mumbai, his daughter confirmed to India Today. He was 90 and had been suffering from a kidney-related ailment.

Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, died at the age of 90. Following days of suffering from a severe kidney-related disease, he passed away on Monday at around 6:30 p.m. in Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital.

Shyam Benegal, a key figure in Indian parallel cinema, died at 90 on December 23. Known for an ‘un-Indian’ approach in his films, Benegal received multiple accolades, including the Padma Shri. His notable works include 'Ankur' and ‘Sardari Begum’.