Shyam Benegal Dead: Acclaimed Indian Filmmaker Was 90

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