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.

Legendary director Shyam Benegal passed away aged 90 on Monday. In the 70s Bollywood, he made socially relevant and artistically rich films that transcended conventional storytelling.

Shyam Benegal’s classic films such as ‘Ankur’, ‘Nishant’ and ‘Manthan’ explore social issues, and are marked by stellar performances

Shyam Benegal, a renowned filmmaker, passed away in Mumbai on Monday at the age of 90 from chronic kidney illness. Here are 7 of his best-known films that proves his deep understanding of human nature

Bhansali's first encounter with Benegal was 'warm' Bhansali recalled his first meeting with Benegal, saying, "There was no nose-in-the-air attitude of I-am-THE-Shyam-Benegal, none of the patronizing attitude newcomers face when apprenticing with stalwarts.

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