Shyam Benegal funeral: The critically acclaimed Indian filmmaker died on Monday at the Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai due to age-related health issues. An iconoclastic filmmaker, Benegal pioneered Indian Parallel Cinema movement.

It was reported that the director had been suffering from a chronic kidney-related disease. His funeral will take place at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park Electric Crematorium on Tuesday. Celebs mourn director’s death.

Shyam Benegal at a film shoot

Megastar Chiranjeevi mourned director’s death. He too his Twitter account and penned a tribute note to the director. He wrote,” Deeply saddened at the departure of Shri Shyam Benegal,one of the finest film makers and great intellectuals of our country. He discovered & nurtured some of the brightest film talents of India. His films, biographies and documentaries form part of India’s greatest cultural treasure!! A fellow Hyderabadi & former Rajya Sabha member, Benegal Sab’s masterful works will always be held in great esteem in Indian Cinema! Rest In Peace Sir!!”

Manoj Bajpayee ,who worked with the director also penned a note on Twitter account, he wrote, A heartbreaking loss for Indian cinema. Shyam Benegal wasn’t just a legend, he was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations. Working with him in Zubeidaa was a transformative experience for me, exposing me to his unique style of storytelling & nuanced understanding of performances. I’ll forever be grateful for the lessons I learned under his direction. It was an absolute honor to have had the opportunity to work with him. His legacy will live on in the stories he told and the lives he touched. Rest in peace Shyam Babu, Om Shanti.”

Director Shekar Kapur wrote,” He created ‘the new wave’ cinema. Shyam Benegal will always be remembered as the man that changed the direction of Indian Cinema with films like Ankur, Manthan and countless others. He created stars out great actors like Shabama Azmi and Smita Patil. Farewell my friend and guide.

Akshay Kumar wrote, Pained to know of Shyam Benegal ji’s demise. One of the finest filmmakers in our country, truly a legend. Om Shanti.

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