
Shyam Benegal Death: Renowned film director Shyam Benegal, who gave brilliant films like Manthan and Ankur to Bollywood, has passed away. Shyam Benegal, who was ill for a long time but was still working on different projects, was 90 years old. Shyam Benegal died at 6.39 pm.
Shyam Benegal’s daughter Pia Benegal confirmed Shyam Babu’s death to ABP News. Told that he died today at 6.38 pm in Wockart Hospital, Mumbai Central.
were suffering from this disease
Piya Benegal told that her father was suffering from chronic kidney disease and he had reached the last stage of this disease. Shyam Benegal was 90 years old. A decision will be taken regarding the last rites. Shyam Benegal had told in an interview that both his kidneys have failed and he is undergoing dialysis at home.
Won 8 National Awards
Shyam Benegal’s films had won 8 National Awards. He has made dozens of great films like Zubaida, The Making of the Mahatma, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero, Mandi, Aarohan, Welcome to Sajjanpur. His films have won 8 National Awards. Shayan Bagenal has also received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Shyam Benegal has made 24 films, 45 documentaries and 1500 ad films in his career. He was awarded Padma Shri in 1976. In 1991, Shyam Begin was also awarded the Padma Bhushan.
Used to do photography before films
Shyam Benegal has done many things before entering films. He first studied economics. After that he started photography. He was very fond of photography. When he was 12 years old, he made his first film on camera for his father Sridhar B. Benegal.