'Benegal told raw & real stories about ordinary people'

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The film fraternity mourned the passing of Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of New Wave cinema, who mentored numerous actors and revolutionized Indian cinema with films like 'Ankur' and 'Manthan'. His work, celebrated for its raw and real storytelling, leaves a lasting legacy.

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Shyam Benegal

Indian director and screenwriter
Shyam Benegal, starting from scratch in cinema, discovered talents like Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, and Smita Patil in the '70s art film movement...
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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..
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Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away at the age of 90 due to chronic kidney disease. Known for classics such as Ankur and Nishant, he left an indelible..
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French New Wave

c. 1960s movement in French cinema

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