Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal is no more. The veteran filmmaker died in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. He was 90 years old. The award-winning filmmaker was known for directing acclaimed movies like Ankur, Nishant and Manthan.
As per the reports, Benegal had been undergoing treatment for kidney disease. The saddening news of his demise comes a few days after he celebrated his 90th family on December 14.
Benegal was known for telling realistic stories through his films. In his career spanning over decades, he has given films that went on to win several prestigious honours. His films like Mammo (1994), Sardari Begum (1996) and Zubeidaa (2001) have won National Film Awards for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
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