Shyam Benegal`s Demise: Pics From His Last Birthday Resurface Online

Shyam Benegal No More: Known for his iconic and award-winning films such as `Ankur,` `Bhumika,` `Manthan,` and `Nishant,` Benegal leaves behind a rich legacy in Indian cinema.

Mumbai: Photos from legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal's 90th birthday celebration have resurfaced online following the news of his tragic demise.

The heartwarming images serve as a poignant reminder of the iconic director's enduring legacy and the lives he touched. The late filmmaker celebrated his milestone birthday on December 14, surrounded by Bollywood celebrities such as Shabana Azmi, Divya Dutta, Naseeruddin Shah, Rajit Kapur, Atul Tiwari, and others.

His final directorial work, “Mujib: The Making of a Nation” (2023), chronicled the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Benegal was the recipient of multiple National Awards for films including “Bhumika: The Role," "Junoon," “Arohan,” “Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero”, and “Well Done Abba.”