Karisma Kapoor remembers Shyam Benegal, reflects on working with him in Zubeidaa

Actor Karisma Kapoor says veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal was like a second grandfather to her and much like her own grandfather, late filmmaker Raj Kapoor, Benegal too was “truly pathbreaking”. A BTS still from the sets of the film Zubeidaa In an interview with us, Karisma Kapoor recalls her experience working with Shyam Benegal in Zubeidaa and the filmmaker’s nuanced approach to storytelling. His dedication to authenticity, whether it was creating the world of Zubeidaa with real-life elements or delving into the emotional struggles of his characters, was inspiring.” Karisma Kapoor pays tribute to Shyam Benegal The 50-year-old adds, “He had an incredible eye for detail and authenticity. Beyond its technical achievements, Zubeidaa resonates as a timeless tale of love, dreams and longing.” Karisma Kapoor pays tribute to Shyam Benegal On her personal relationship with Benegal, Kapoor says, “I fondly remember bonding with him over movies, music and food.