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- Moving beyond rural settings, Benegal explored dramatic urban themes in the films Kalyug (1981; “The Machine Age”), a modern and secularized interpretation of the Mahabharata; Junoon (1979; “The Obsession”), set in 1857, at the start of the Indian Mutiny against British rule; Mandi (1983; “The Marketplace”), concerning a brothel, its visitors, and its denizens; and Trikal (1985; “Past, Present, and Future”), set in 1960s Goa.
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16 February 2006 – 15 February 2012. Shyam Benegal (born 14 December 1934) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker. Often regarded as the pioneer of parallel cinema, he is widely considered as one of the greatest filmmakers post 1970s. [1]
May 31, 2024 · Picking the best Shyam Benegal movies is an embarrassment of riches. His body of work is unprecedented for Indian cinema. My delightful dilemma was not about which ones to choose but about the ones to abandon. He interrupted Hindi film’s archetypal romance, drama, and comedy strips.
Jan 2, 2024 · Shyam Benegal, a groundbreaking filmmaker and a key figure in the development of Indian parallel cinema, has made an enduring impact on the industry with his profound narratives, social consciousness, and innovative cinematic techniques.
1974. Ankur. Blaze Film Enterprises. National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film. 1975. Charandas Chor. Children's Film Society of India. Nishant. Blaze Film Enterprises.
1. Mandi. 1983 2h 47m. 7.5 (961) Rate. Forbidden love, fraying loyalties and flagrant hypocrisy emerge when sanctimonious politicians drive a madam's brothel from the heart of Hyderabad. Director Shyam Benegal Stars Shabana Azmi Smita Patil Naseeruddin Shah. 2. Ankur: The Seedling. 1974 2h 11m. 7.8 (1.7K) Rate.
In association with cinematographer Govind Nihalani, music director Vanraj Bhatia and a bunch of fine actors, he has made movies that are considered to be the best in what came to be known as the ‘middle-cinema’. Here is the list of top Shyam Benegal movies.
May 31, 2024 · Picking the best Shyam Benegal movies is an embarrassment of riches. His body of work is unprecedented for Indian cinema. My delightful dilemma was not about which ones to choose but about the ones to abandon. He interrupted Hindi film’s archetypal romance, drama, and comedy strips.
