Shyam Benegal
Biography
Shyam Benegal works in directing. Born December 14, 1934 in Alwal, Hyderabad, British India (now Andhra Pradesh, India). Died December 23, 2024. Archytele tracks 57 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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57 titles- Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023) Director
- The Master: Shyam Benegal (2022) as Himself
- Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India (2014) Director
- Benegal's New Cinema (2014)
- The Last Adieu (2014) as Himself
- Light, Shadow, and Me (2012) as Self
- Celluloid Man (2012) as Self
- Pride of India: Shama Zaidi (2011)
- Well Done Abba (2010) Director
- Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008) Director
- Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008) Story
- Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) Director
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Zubeidaa (2001) Director
- Smita (2001)
- Hari-Bhari (2000) Director
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000) Script Consultant
- Samar (1999) Director
- Sardari Begum (1996) Director
- The Making of the Mahatma (1996) Director
- Mammo (1994) Director
- Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992) Director
- Antarnaad (1991) Director
- In Search of Guru Dutt (1989) as Self - Director, Cousin of Guru Dutt
- The Discovery of India (1988) Director
- The Discovery of India (1988) Creator
- Susman (1987) Producer
- Susman (1987) Director
- Trikal (1985) Director
- Trikal (1985) Story
- Trikal (1985) Screenplay
- Satyajit Ray (1985) as Self
- Satyajit Ray (1985) Director
- Nehru (1984) Director
- Nehru (1984) Writer
- Mandi (1983) Director
- Mandi (1983) Writer
- Arohan (1983) Director
- Kalyug (1981) Director
- Kalyug (1981) Screenplay
- Kalyug (1981) Story
- The Sage from the Sea (1978) Screenplay
- The Sage from the Sea (1978) Director
- Junoon (1978) Director
- Junoon (1978) Writer
- Bhumika (1977) Screenplay
- Bhumika (1977) Director
- Manthan (1976) Director
- Manthan (1976) Story
- Nishant (1975) Director
- Charandas The Thief (1975) Director
- Charandas The Thief (1975) Writer
- Ankur: The Seedling (1974) Director
- Ankur: The Seedling (1974) Screenplay
- Indian Youth: An Exploration (1968) Writer
- Indian Youth: An Exploration (1968) Producer
- Indian Youth: An Exploration (1968) Director
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What movies or TV shows is Shyam Benegal best known for?
Shyam Benegal is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002), Quinta das Celebridades (2004), The Discovery of India (1988), The Discovery of India (1988).
When and where was Shyam Benegal born?
Shyam Benegal was born on December 14, 1934 in Alwal, Hyderabad, British India (now Andhra Pradesh, India). They passed away on December 23, 2024.
How many credits does Shyam Benegal have?
Shyam Benegal has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2023.
What is Shyam Benegal's background in cinema and television?
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 come to be called the "middle cinema" in India although he himself has expressed d...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself — aged about 67
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