Shyam Benegal's 90th birthday picture with Shabana Azmi goes viral after death
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Shyam Benegal's 90th birthday picture with Shabana Azmi goes viral after death

India Today  

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal died on Monday at the age of 90. Actor Shabana Azmi, who debuted with Benegal’s Ankur in 1974, shared pictures from the birthday celebration, which remains his last public appearance. The group photo featured prominent names like Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Naseeruddin Shah, Divya Dutta, Shabana Azmi, Rajit Kapur, Atul Tiwari, filmmaker-actor Kunal Kapoor, and others. Some of his actors with Shyam Benegal’s on his 90th birthday Mashallah pic.twitter.com/cnDrjAphf2 — Azmi Shabana December 15, 2024 Benegal died at around 6:30 pm on Monday at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai. Shyam Benegal made his feature film debut with Ankur, starring Anant Nag and Shabana Azmi.

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Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah Celebrate Shyam Benegal At His Memorial Meet
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Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah Celebrate Shyam Benegal At His Memorial Meet

ABP News  

Days after filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away, his actor friends Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah on Saturday fondly recalled his “wide, warm smile” and how he stayed true in his pursuit as a creative person. Azmi, who collaborated with Benegal on films like “Ankur”, “Nishant”, “Junoon”, “Susman”, and “Antarnaad”, shared an anecdote about Benegal’s personal life. Shah, who worked with …

Shyam Benegal funeral: Naseeruddin Shah bids emotional goodbye to filmmaker, Gulzar pays last respects
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Shyam Benegal funeral: Naseeruddin Shah bids emotional goodbye to filmmaker, Gulzar pays last respects

Hindustan Times  

Shyam Benegal, pioneer of the Indian parallel cinema movement, died on December 23. Naseeruddin Shah and Gulzar paid their last respects to Shyam Benegal. Shyam Benegal's funeral Shabana Azmi took to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday to share details about the funeral of the filmmaker. The statement, signed by Shyam Benegal's children Nira and Pia Benegal, read that the funeral …

India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90
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India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian …

Shabana Azmi on Shyam Benegal: He was like a guru to me, not just in acting...
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Shabana Azmi on Shyam Benegal: He was like a guru to me, not just in acting...

India Today  

Shyam Benegal, the renowned director who is considered to be the pioneer of parallel cinema, played a significant role in Shabana Azmi's career. Benegal, known for his socially relevant films like Ankur, Mandi, Mammo, and Zubeidaa, died in Mumbai on Monday evening, nine days after his 90th birthday. Benegal gave Azmi her first acting role in his directorial debut Ankur, …

Shyam Benegal death: Politicians, celebs express grief on Indian filmmaker’s demise
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Shyam Benegal death: Politicians, celebs express grief on Indian filmmaker’s demise

Live Mint  

Iconic Indian film director and screenwriter Shyam Benegal took his last breath at Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital on Monday, December 23. From politicians like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shashi Tharoor, Mamata Banerjee, and Rahul Gandhi to actors like Manoj Bajpayee, India comes forth to bid the cinematic icon Shyam Benegal a farewell through their posts on the social media platform X …

This Shyam Benegal film was shot in 28 days, did silver jubilee in a theatre; starred Shabana Azmi
1 week, 6 days ago

This Shyam Benegal film was shot in 28 days, did silver jubilee in a theatre; starred Shabana Azmi

Hindustan Times  

Shyam Benegal was considered one of the finest filmmakers in India. From Manthan to Nishant, Ankur to Bhumika, Shyam Benegal's films fetched him numerous National awards. Starring Shabana Azmi, Ratna Pathak Shah and Smita Patil, the film was a success at the box office too. What Shyam Benegal said In an interview on Unfiltered with Samdish in November 2024, Shyam …

Shyam Benegal dies: A week back, Shabana Azmi shared legendary filmmaker’s 90th birthday celebration pic
1 week, 6 days ago

Shyam Benegal dies: A week back, Shabana Azmi shared legendary filmmaker’s 90th birthday celebration pic

Live Mint  

Legendary film director and screenwriter Shyam Benegal passed away on Monday, December 23. Benegal told the news agency PTI on his 90th birthday, “We all grow old. I cut a cake at the office with my team.” “Some of his actors with Shyam Benegal’s on his 90th birthday Mashallah,” said Shabana Azmi in her post on platform X. Benegal's most …

Shyam Benegal, a giant of Indian cinema, passes away at 90
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1 week, 6 days ago

Shyam Benegal, a giant of Indian cinema, passes away at 90

The Hindu  

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a giant of Indian cinema and one of the guiding lights of the Parallel Cinema movement, passed away due to kidney-related ailments in Mumbai on Monday. Benegal, celebrated for poignant and hard-hitting films like Ankur, Nishant, Mandi, Manthan and Zubeidaa, examined the many fault lines of Indian society, tackling issues of feudalism, caste, and women’s emancipation, while …

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away at 90
1 week, 6 days ago

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away at 90

Live Mint  

Shyam Benegal, the legendary filmmaker who turned 90 on December 14, passed away on Monday. "Mr Shyam Benegal passed away at 6:38 PM at Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai Central. He was suffering from this for several years but it had got very bad, that's the reason for his death," Shyam Benegal's daughter Pia Benegal told PTI. After the Benegal's demise, filmmaker …

Legendary Filmmaker Shyam Benegal Passes Away At 90
1 week, 6 days ago

Legendary Filmmaker Shyam Benegal Passes Away At 90

ABP News  

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who was unwell for a long time, passed away at the age of 90. Shabana Azmi shared a picture of the celebration on December 15, which featured notable personalities like Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Divya Dutta, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Kunal Kapoor, and others. On his birthday, Shyam Benegal told PTI, "We all grow old, but I don't …

Shekhar Kapur, Chiranjeevi to Manoj Bajpayee: Celebs pay tribute to Shyam Benegal
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Shekhar Kapur, Chiranjeevi to Manoj Bajpayee: Celebs pay tribute to Shyam Benegal

India Today  

Celebrated filmmaker Shyam Benegal died on Monday at the Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai. Director Shekhar Kapur paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal. He wrote, "Deeply saddened at the departure of Shri Shyam Benegal,one of the finest film makers and great intellectuals of our country. Deeply saddened at the departure of Shri Shyam Benegal,one of the finest film …

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at 90, was unwell for several days
2 weeks ago

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at 90, was unwell for several days

India Today  

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal died on Monday after days of suffering from a chronic kidney-related disease. Shyam Benegal was known for films like Ankur, Mandi, Manthan and more, most of which were released in the mid-70s or 80s, and came to be known as part of parallel cinema in India. Shyam Benegal, born on December 14, 1934, in Hyderabad, hailed …

Shyam Benegal's 90th birthday: Film legends gather in one frame
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Shyam Benegal's 90th birthday: Film legends gather in one frame

India Today  

Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, and other veteran actors reunited for filmmaker Shyam Benegal's 90th birthday on December 14. "Some of his actors with Shyam Benegal’s on his 90th birthday Mashallah," wrote Azmi, while sharing a group photo from the birthday. Take a look: Some of his actors with Shyam Benegal’s on his 90th birthday Mashallah pic.twitter.com/cnDrjAphf2 — Azmi Shabana December …

Shabana Azmi calls Naseeruddin Shah her ‘favourite actor’, wonders why they are not cast together more
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Shabana Azmi calls Naseeruddin Shah her ‘favourite actor’, wonders why they are not cast together more

Hindustan Times  

Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah are two of the most acclaimed actors of Indian cinema, having starred in several films in the 80s. Shabana shares new pic with Naseeruddin In the picture, Shabana was seen sitting beside veteran director Shyam Benegal, during his 90th birthday celebrations. In the caption, Shabana wrote: “On Shyam Benegal’s 90th birthday with my co-actor of …

Shabana Azmi wishes to do more films with 'favourite actor' Naseeruddin Shah
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Shabana Azmi wishes to do more films with 'favourite actor' Naseeruddin Shah

India Today  

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday with a star-studded event attended by notable figures from the film industry. Shabana Azmi shared a picture on social media, sitting next to Shyam Benegal, with Naseeruddin Shah standing behind them. In her caption, Shabana Azmi praised Naseeruddin Shah as her "favourite actor" and humorously wondered why they aren’t cast together …

Shabana Azmi wishes to do more films with 'favourite actor' Naseeruddin Shah
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Shabana Azmi wishes to do more films with 'favourite actor' Naseeruddin Shah

India Today  

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday with a star-studded event attended by notable figures from the film industry. Shabana Azmi shared a picture on social media, sitting next to Shyam Benegal, with Naseeruddin Shah standing behind them. In her caption, Shabana Azmi praised Naseeruddin Shah as her "favourite actor" and humorously wondered why they aren’t cast together …

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