Actors, directors and admirers mourned legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal on Saturday evening.
'Shyam babu, you will always be with us through your films, your laughter and your wise and kind words.'
'I find his sense of history astounding, not just history of film, but of life in general.' Another fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book Shyam Benegal.
Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.
Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life.
His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
These khichdi recipes make for a comforting meal especially when you are craving for home-cooked food.
Just who is Seema Pahwa? Find out more about this amazing actress in this video interview.
Sukanya Verma looks at the debutants of that year and how they've fared since.
'We still look at films with A-listers.' 'There is change, but it's minor.' 'We still haven't learnt how to invest in stories.'
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