Shyam Benegal Death: Veteran film director Shyam Benegal passed away on Monday. There is a wave of mourning in the entertainment industry due to his demise. PM on his death Narendra ModiPresident Draupadi MurmuVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have expressed grief. Many stars from Bollywood industry have also paid tribute to Shyam Benegal.
PM Modi expressed grief
PM Modi wrote on X- ‘Deeply saddened by the demise of Shyam Benegal ji, whose art of storytelling had a deep impact on Indian cinema. People from different walks of life will always appreciate his work. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.’
Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Shyam Benegal Ji, whose storytelling had a profound impact on Indian cinema. His works will continue to be admired by people from different walks of life. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2024
A heartbreaking loss for Indian cinema. Shyam Benegal wasn’t just a legend, he was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations. Working with him in Zubeidaa was a transformative experience for me, exposing me to his unique style of storytelling & nuanced… pic.twitter.com/EH0eosqkAR
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) December 23, 2024
Manoj Bajpayee wrote- ‘It is a heartbreaking loss for Indian cinema. Shyam Benegal was not just a legend, he was a visionary. He redefined the art of storytelling and inspired generations. Working with him in Zubaida was a transformative experience for me. Introduced me to his unique style of storytelling and nuanced understanding of performance.
‘I will always be grateful to him for the things I learned under his direction. It was a great honor for me to have the opportunity to work with him. His legacy will live on through the stories he told. Om Shanti.’
Shyam Benegal Saheb’s demise is a not only a loss to Cinema but to Humanity as well. My heartfelt tributes who to me was a symbol of the New Wave in Indian Cinema that among other things specialized in giving expression to the soul.
Who could have thought of crowdfunding a film.… pic.twitter.com/9oNmeM0uwT
— Raj Babbar (@RajBabbar23) December 23, 2024
Saddened by the demise of our iconic filmmaker Shyam Benegal. A pillar of Indian parallel cinema, he was loved and admired by all connoisseurs.
My condolences to his family, friends and followers.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 23, 2024
Saddened by the passing of Shyam Benegal ji, a visionary filmmaker who brought India’s stories to life with depth and sensitivity.
His legacy in cinema and commitment to social issues will inspire generations. Heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and admirers worldwide. pic.twitter.com/J6ARdNiVNV
—Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 23, 2024
Deeply saddened by the loss of the legendary Shyam Benegal. His contributions to Indian cinema are immeasurable and his legacy will live on through his incredible body of work.🙏 pic.twitter.com/x6ZuT6lqoM
— Kajol (@itsKajolD) December 23, 2024
We are deeply saddened by the passing of legendary filmmaker, Shyam Benegal, a towering figure in Indian cinema and a true pioneer of the parallel cinema movement. His tremendous contributions to the art form, marked by thought-provoking storytelling and a profound commitment to… pic.twitter.com/g4p7NBmTxf
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) December 23, 2024
If there is one thing Shyam Benegal expressed best: it was the Poetry of the ordinary face and ordinary lives!
— Sudhir Mishra (@IAmSudhirMishra) December 23, 2024
Deeply saddened to know about the sad demise of legendary filmmaker #ShyamBenegalHe was the messiah for actors, writers and technicians of alternative cinema in #IndiaHe told stories differently. When I went to meet him to ask for a role during the making of #Mandihe looked… pic.twitter.com/cRNhpRFgM4
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) December 23, 2024
#shyambenegal a genre by himself in films & filmmaking RIP sir pic.twitter.com/TUiX0pMDuL
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) December 23, 2024
The passing of Shri Shyam Benegal marks the end of a glorious chapter of Indian cinema and television. He started a new kind of cinema and crafted several classics. A veritable institution, he groomed many actors and artists. His extraordinary contribution was recognized in the…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 23, 2024
President Draupadi Murmu said, ‘With the demise of Shyam Benegal, a glorious chapter of Indian cinema and television has come to an end. He started a new kind of cinema and made many classic films. His extraordinary contribution was recognized in the form of many awards including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Bhushan. My condolences to his family members and fans.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed grief over the demise of the filmmaker. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also expressed condolences on his demise. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar paid tribute to Shyam Benegal on his death.
Actors Kajol, Anupam Kher, Raj Babbar, director Kunal Kohli have also expressed grief over the demise of Shyam Benegal.
Let us tell you that the last rites of Shyam Benegal will take place after 2 pm today. Shyam Benegal will be cremated at Shivaji Park Electric Crematorium in Mumbai.
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