As a lifestyle expert with a rich background in cinema and the arts, I find myself deeply saddened by the news of Shyam Benegal’s passing. Having had the privilege to witness his illustrious career unfold, I can attest to the profound impact he made on Indian cinema. His ability to weave stories that resonated with audiences across generations was nothing short of remarkable.
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It’s been reported that the entertainment world is grappling with the sad news of the passing of renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal. This unexpected turn of events has left many of his colleagues in Bollywood reeling as it comes just nine days after he celebrated his 90th birthday, an event attended by several friends from the industry. On December 23, 2024, social media is abuzz with pictures from the party, showcasing Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Divya Dutta, among others, enjoying the festivities.
On December 14, 2024, renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who has won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by friends in the Hindi film industry. Not long after the festivities, senior actress Shabana Azmi shared photos from the heartfelt event on her social media platforms.
On her (previously known as) X account, Azmi posted a photo that included actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Divya Dutta, Rajit Kapur, Atul Tiwari, filmmaker-actor Kunal Kapoor, and others. This photo was from back when she first appeared in Shyam Benegal’s movie Ankur in 1974.
She captioned the image, “Some of his actors with Shyam Benegal’s on his 90th birthday Mashallah.”
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The National Film Award-winning actress also took to her Instagram handle a week ago and shared another image from Benegal’s birthday. This time, she posed with the birthday boy and Naseeruddin Shah. Describe the lovely picture; she expressed, “On #Shyam Benegal’s 90th birthday with my co-actor of many films and my favourite actor @Naseeruddin Shah. Why aren’t more people casting us together ?!!”
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Following the sad announcement of Shyam Benegal’s passing, numerous Bollywood stars expressed their condolences on social media platforms. Akshay Kumar, expressing his grief, wrote, “Deeply saddened by the loss of Shyam Benegal sir. One of our nation’s greatest filmmakers, indeed a legendary figure. Rest in peace.
Kajol joined him, expressing her deep sadness over the passing of the cinematic legend Shyam Benegal. She emphasized that his impact on Indian cinema was beyond measure, and his memory would endure through the remarkable collection of films he left behind.
Notable figures such as Karan Johar, Vicky Kaushal’s father Sham Kaushal, Manoj Bajpayee, Shekhar Kapur, and Urmila Matondkar expressed their sorrow upon the passing of the director behind the film “Zubeidaa.
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2024-12-23 20:52