Known for his ‘un-Indian’ approach, Shyam Benegal's directorials offered a social commentary on the Indian society. An iconoclast, Benegal was a pioneer in the Indian parallel cinema movement ...

Late actor Amrish Puri shared a story about unexpectedly slapping Smita Patil during the shoot of 'Bhumika.' The slap was part of an acting scene, whi ...

The moment I was first called, I mean, I literally stood at attention. What was it like working with Benegal? It was my first lead role, to make matters more exciting for me. And when you're ...

On the passing away of Smita, Shabana admitted that while she did belittle Patil then and now but she considered her a great ...

Shyam Benegal was born in Hyderabad to Sridhar B Benegal, a prominent photographer. He was also the second cousin of the legendary Indian auteur Guru Dutt ...

But in its 34 years, the festival has only honoured two Indian film personalities -- Om Puri in 2001 and now, Benegal. At the official tribute to Benegal held at the historic Sheridan Opera House ...

Armed with a lifetime of lessons from her father, the late Shyam Benegal, costume designer Pia Benegal is all set to turn film producer The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started ...