Deeply saddened by the passing of Shyam Benegal, whose storytelling had a profound impact on Indian cinema,” India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.

Benegal, celebrated for classics like Ankur and Manthan, shaped Indian cinema with socially impactful storytelling

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a legendary figure in Indian parallel cinema, has died at age 90. Known for films like "Ankur" and "Nishant," his work left an indelible mark on the industry. Tributes poured in from celebrities remembering his contributions and visionary storytelling in Indian cinema.

India had to be rediscoveredfour decades after its tryst with destiny. No one could have done the job better than Shyam Benegal.

Shyam Benegal, an Indian filmmaker known for his incisive and socially conscious storytelling, died on Monday. He was 90.

Pioneering Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal has died aged 90. Benegal died today in Mumbai following a chronic kidney disease, his daughter Pia Benegal confirmed to India Today. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday with friends,

Shyam Benegal, who heralded a new era in Hindi cinema with the 'parallel movement' in the 1970s and 1980s with classics such as "Ankur", "Mandi" and "Manthan", died on Monday after battling chronic ki