Shyam Benegal

Key facts

Born

14 December 1934, Trimulgherry

Died

23 December 2024, Mumbai

State of birth

Trimulgherry, Telangana

Sector

Film & entertainment

Profession

Indian director and screenwriter (1934–2024)

Gender

Male

Biography

Shyam Benegal was an Indian film director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker. Often regarded as a pioneer of parallel cinema, he is considered as one of the greatest filmmakers post 1970s. He has received several accolades, including eighteen National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award and a Nandi Award. In 2005, he was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in the field of cinema. In 1976, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour of the country, and in 1991, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour for his contributions in the field of arts. He died on 23 December 2024, aged 90, at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai, where he was receiving treatment for chronic kidney disease.

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Timeline

1. 1934Born in Trimulgherry
2. 1976Awarded the Padma Shri in arts
3. 1980Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Director
4. 1991Awarded the Padma Bhushan
5. 2005Awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
6. 2006Becomes member of Rajya Sabha
7. 2024Dies in Mumbai