Shyam Benegal, the veteran filmmaker, passed away today at the age of 90. His daughter told Mid-Day that the ace filmmaker left for his heavenly abode on Monday evening. This news has left everyone in a state of shock. Benegal recently turned a year older on December 14. Even at the age of 90, he was quite committed to his work. Despite the physical challenges that come with age, including frequent hospital visits for dialysis three times a week, Benegal remained dedicated to his passion for filmmaking.

Shyam Bengal was working on 2-3 projects

On his 90th birthday, Shyam Benegal, in conversation with PTI, said, "I’m working on two to three projects; they are all different from one another. It’s difficult to say which one I will make. They are all for the big screen." Benegal was a pioneer of the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and 1980s, creating a body of work known for its realism and social commentary.