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Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal died in Mumbai on Monday (December 23), his daughter confirmed. India Today. He was 90 years old and was suffering from kidney disease.
The filmmaker made his debut as a feature director with the critically acclaimed film sprout and became a memorable name in parallel cinema with films like Ankur, Manthan, Nishant, Bhumika, Mandi, Trikaal, And Zubaida. His films were known for their social messages and nuanced female characters.
