Shyam Benegal, a celebrated Indian filmmaker known for his groundbreaking contributions to cinema, has passed away at the age of 90. Benegal, who was a pioneer of the new wave cinema movement in the 1970s, succumbed to chronic kidney disease. His demise was confirmed by his daughter Piya.
Benegal was a multifaceted artist, excelling as a director, editor, and screenwriter. He is credited with introducing a new genre of filmmaking that delved into social issues and portrayed the struggles of ordinary people with raw authenticity.
