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Shyam Benegal Dead: Acclaimed Indian Filmmaker Was 90

Variety
Story by Naman Ramachandran
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Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal, known for his socially conscious cinema, passes away at 90 after a chronic kidney illness.
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  • Benegal's career spanned over 5 decades and left an indelible mark on Indian cinema, blending art with activism and bridging the gap between commercial and arthouse films.
  • Benegal's daughter confirmed his passing to India Today, with the veteran director succumbing to his chronic kidney ailment in Mumbai.
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Shyam Benegal, India Today
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