Shyam Benegal
Directing · Director · Writer · Producer
Born Dec 14, 1934 · Alwal, Hyderabad, British India (now Andhra Pradesh, India)
Active 1968–2024 · Awards: Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri in arts, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Filmfare Award for Best Director, honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta, IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
Shyam Benegal (December 14, 1934–December 23, 2024) was a prolific Indian director and screenwriter. With his first four feature films Ankur (1973), Nishant (1975), Manthan (1976), and Bhumika (1977) he created a new genre, which has now…
Filmography
Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023) — DirectorThe Discovery of India (1988) — Director · CreatorThe Sage from the Sea (1978) — Screenplay · DirectorSuraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992) — DirectorSamar (1999) — DirectorAntarnaad (1991) — DirectorNishant (1975) — DirectorBose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) — DirectorTrikal (1985) — Director · Screenplay · StoryAnkur: The Seedling (1974) — Director · ScreenplayDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000) — Script ConsultantSardari Begum (1996) — DirectorBhumika (1977) — Director · ScreenplayManthan (1976) — Director · StoryArohan (1983) — DirectorCharandas The Thief (1975) — Director · WriterSusman (1987) — Producer · DirectorWelcome to Sajjanpur (2008) — Director · StoryIndian Youth: An Exploration (1968) — Director · Writer · ProducerMandi (1983) — Director · WriterKalyug (1981) — Director · Screenplay · StorySatyajit Ray (1985) — DirectorWell Done Abba (2010) — Director · StoryZubeidaa (2001) — Director