Top 8 Shyam Benegal films that brought a new wave in Indian Cinema
Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away at the age of 90. His contribution to cinema will never be forgotten.
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Bollywoodlife.com | Dec 23, 2024
Shyam Benegal, the legendary filmmaker and writer, passed away at the age of 90.
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He was known as the pioneer of parallel cinema. In his memory, here's a list of some of his best films.
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Manthan released in 1976 starred Girish Karnad, Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, and others. It was about veterinary surgeon who visits a village to begin a co-operative society dairy.
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Bhumika released in 1977 with Smita Patil in leading role. It is a story of a girl who becomes an actress and achieves greatest stardom.
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Junoon by Shyam Benegal starring Shashi Kapoor won a National Award. It is a story of a Nawab falling in love with an Anglo-Indian woman.
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Kalyug released in the year 1981 was said to be the modern-day adaptation of Mahabharata. It starred Rekha, Shashi Kapoor and others.
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In 1983 came Shyam Benegal's movie Mandi, a satirical comedy about prostitution and politics.
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Sardari Begum released in 1996. The story is about a popular singer who gets killed during riots.
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Zubeidaa released in 2001 remains to be one of the most prominent movies by Shyam Benegal. It is about a woman who marries a prince to be his second wife.
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Mammo is about a woman who visits Bombay to meet her sister after moving to Pakistan post partition.
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