He won acclaim from critics and audiences even as the gritty stories he put on the big screen grappled with some of India’s thorniest problems.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Shyam Benegal, whose storytelling had a profound impact on Indian cinema,” India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.

Benegal, celebrated for classics like Ankur and Manthan, shaped Indian cinema with socially impactful storytelling

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a legendary figure in Indian parallel cinema, has died at age 90. Known for films like "Ankur" and "Nishant," his work left an indelible mark on the industry. Tributes poured in from celebrities remembering his contributions and visionary storytelling in Indian cinema.

MUMBAI, (ANI) – Veteran filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient Shyam Benegal passed away at the age of 90 on December 23 at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai. He had been undergoing treatment for chronic kidney disease.

Farida Jalal fondly remembers Shyam Benegal, the soft-spoken filmmaker who revolutionized 'parallel cinema' in the 1970s and '80s. Jalal recalls his remarkable ability to bring out the best in actors like her in 'Mammo'.

Pioneering Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal died Monday in Mumbai following a chronic kidney disease. He was 90. His daughter Pia Benegal confirmed the news to India Today. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday with friends, family and the likes of Shashi Kapoor’s son Kunal Kapoor, according to the local outlet.

Shyam Benegal, who heralded a new era in Hindi cinema with the 'parallel movement' in the 1970s and 1980s with classics such as "Ankur", "Mandi" and "Manthan", died on Monday after battling chronic ki