The Week13d
Remembering Shyam Benegal: Maker of 'Bharat Ek Khoj', a dispassionate, fair telling of India's history
However, these are shaped more by the makers' aesthetic and even political sensibilities than actual facts. Amidst these, Bharat Ek Khoj, a monumental telling of India's 5,000-year-old history, ...
The Financial Express14d
Shyam Benegal passes away: All about the man behind ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ who transformed Indian cinema and inspired generations
Benegal’s oeuvre extended beyond cinema. His epic television series, Bharat Ek Khoj, based on Jawaharlal Nehru’s ‘Discovery of India’ and ‘Samvidhaan’, chronicling the making of the ...
rediff.com14d
Farewell, Shyam Babu
Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a ...
RepublicWorld14d
Shyam Benegal: Despite Industry Connections, How Director Carved His Niche Away From Shadow Of Filmmaking Family
His documentary Satyajit Ray, Filmmaker, and televisions shows, the ambitious Bharat Ek Khoj, based on Jawaharlal Nehru's book Discovery of India and Samvidhaan, a 10-part serial on the making of the ...
Indiatimes14d
Shyam Benegal passes away: The funeral to be held on December 24 in Mumbai
He also created notable documentaries and television series, including 'Bharat Ek Khoj' (1988) and 'Samvidhaan' (2014), which focused on India's Constitution. His legacy includes a rich ...
Filmfare14d
Obituary: Remembering Shyam Benegal
Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal is no more. Here's taking a brief look at his illustrious life and career. Shyam Benegal, a towering figure in Indian cinema, passed away on December 23, 2024, at ...
The Indian Express14d
When PM Rajiv Gandhi asked Shyam Benegal to create India’s third epic, following Ramayana and Mahabharata, which eventually became Bharat Ek Khoj
The 53-episode historical drama Bharat Ek Khoj was based on the book The Discovery of India (1946), penned by India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. While Benegal held a deep appreciation for ...
India Today14d
Shyam Benegal: Pioneer of parallel cinema, creator of 'Bharat Ek Khoj'
Days after turning 90, renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal died on Monday at 6:30 pm. He was suffering from kidney-related issues. Pioneer of the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and ...
The Indian Express14d
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s best works
The film features powerful performances, particularly by Sachin Khedekar in the titular role. This biographical film about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, chronicles his life ...
India.com14d
Renowned Filmmaker Shyam Benegal Passes Away At 90
In his prolific career, Benegal made films on diverse issues, documentaries and television serials, including "Bharat Ek Khoj" and "Samvidhaan". He had celebrated his 90th birthday just 10 days ago on ...
The Telegraph14d
Shyam Benegal’s star character was India, and he found the finest actors
The veteran filmmaker, one of the leading lights of the Indian parallel cinema of the 1970s and 1980s, died on Monday. He was 90 Arnab Ganguly Published 23.12.24, 11:49 PM ...
Telangana Today14d
Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away
In his prolific career, Benegal made films on diverse issues, documentaries and television serials, including ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ and ‘Samvidhaan’. His films also include ‘Junoon’, ‘Mandi’, ‘Suraj Ka ...