December 23rd 2024.
Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, known for his contribution to the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and 1980s, passed away on Monday at the age of 90. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Pia Benegal. According to Pia, her father had been battling chronic kidney disease and succumbed to it at Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital. He breathed his last at 6:38 pm in the evening.
Pia stated that her father had been admitted in the ICU and his condition had worsened over the years. She shared, "He had been suffering from chronic kidney disease for several years but it had gotten very bad. That's the reason for his death." It was just 10 days ago, on December 14, that Benegal had celebrated his 90th birthday. In an interview with PTI, the veteran director had revealed that he had been frequently visiting the hospital and was on dialysis.
Benegal's filmography boasts of a diverse range of movies, documentaries and television serials, including 'Bharat Ek Khoj' and 'Samvidhaan'. His wife, Nira Benegal, and daughter, Pia, survive him. Some of his most acclaimed works include 'Bhumika', 'Junoon', 'Mandi', 'Suraj Ka Satvaan Ghoda', 'Mammo' and 'Sardari Begum', which are considered as classics in Hindi cinema.
The director's last project was the 2023 biographical drama 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation'. He had left an indelible mark on the industry with his thought-provoking stories and innovative storytelling techniques. Benegal's contribution to Indian cinema will always be remembered and cherished. May his soul rest in peace.
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