Actor Jackie Shroff posted a remembrance for director Shyam Benegal on the anniversary of his death. He shared a picture on his Instagram stories with a simple caption noting Benegal's name and his lifespan. Benegal, who passed away last year at ninety in a Mumbai hospital, was a giant of parallel cinema. His early films, like Ankur and Manthan, sparked a new wave movement in Indian film. He earned numerous National Film Awards and government honors like the Padma Bhushan for his influential career.
Shroff himself recently appeared in a big ensemble comedy thriller about impostors fighting for a dead billionaire's fortune on a cruise ship. His next project is another major comedy with a huge cast of familiar faces. Benegal's legacy also includes a celebrated trilogy focused on Muslim women's stories, with each film winning top national honors. He received a lifetime achievement award several years before his death from chronic kidney disease.
Shroff himself recently appeared in a big ensemble comedy thriller about impostors fighting for a dead billionaire's fortune on a cruise ship. His next project is another major comedy with a huge cast of familiar faces. Benegal's legacy also includes a celebrated trilogy focused on Muslim women's stories, with each film winning top national honors. He received a lifetime achievement award several years before his death from chronic kidney disease.
