Remembering Shyam Benegal: Revisiting 'Zubeidaa', The Maverick Filmmaker's Timeless Classic
ABP NewsWhy This Week's Pick Is Zubeidaa In the wake of Shyam Benegal's passing on Monday, we pay tribute to the legendary filmmaker's enduring legacy by revisiting one of his most cherished films, 'Zubeidaa'. In this movie, the filmmaker's distinctive style of storytelling did hold the attention of the audience and many women could relate to Zubeidaa, the untamed woman who finds herself shackled by society. The first of three films depicting the real-life experiences of Muslim women in Independent India that journalist and filmmaker Khalid Mohamed and director Shyam Benegal was titled 'Mammo'. It's hailed as one of Kapoor's best performances in addition to being one of Benegal's best films for straddling the barriers between mainstream and independent cinema.