Shyam Benegal

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On the midnight of 15 August 1947, India came into existence. (Photo: AFP/AP)

Saeed Naqvi | Why freedom came early: In August 1947, not June 1948

Instead of August 15, 1947, our Independence Day could well have been June 30, 1948

14 Aug 2022 12:12 AM

'The letter was just an appeal. Whatever the motive of the people, who are accepting the FIR and charging us with all kinds of things, it makes no sense to me,' Shyam Benegal said. (Photo: File)

Our open letter to PM Modi was just an appeal, so why this FIR: Shyam Benegal

Benegal said their letter addressed to Modi in July was just an appeal and not a threat that will disturb peace.

05 Oct 2019 3:39 PM

Richa Chadda takes inspiration from Mandi

And for this film, Richa has taken inspiration from 1983 satirical comedy, Mandi — a film by Shyam Benegal on politics and prostitution.

08 Sep 2018 12:20 AM

With the concepts of going slow, celebrating unbusyness and the art of doing nothing gaining traction, boredom is no longer a bad space to be in. (Photo: Pixabay)

Slow inspirations

Artist and curator, Alka Raghuvanshi believes that creativity has to emerge from a space of Eros and not Thanatos, where boredom lies.

01 Jul 2018 12:50 AM

Neena Gupta in a new avatar

She was a part of the parallel cinema movement, and is now the face of Chef Vikas Khanna’s new film.

24 May 2018 5:40 AM

‘Happens in every profession’

In filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s opinion, casting couch situations are mutual and mostly happen when talent is lacking.

27 Apr 2018 12:15 AM

The protests don’t make any sense, says Shyam Benegal

Shyam, who helmed a committee to recommend reforms in the workings of the CBFC has strong words of censure for the board.

21 Nov 2017 12:09 AM

IFFI row hots up

The Kerala High Court has asked the I&B ministry for an explanation and will reach a decision with regards to S Durga by Thursday.

16 Nov 2017 12:10 AM

Benegal with Shabana Azmi and Smita Patil at the Cannes Film Festival, 1976.

Shabana’s trip down memory lane

Much to the delight of the twitterati, Shabana also shared her experience at the film festival.

16 Apr 2017 12:11 AM

A Zen Buddhist story proved to be an inspiration for the storyline

Coming out of the Cocoon

Syam Seethal’s short film Cocoon made in four hours on a budget of Rs 438, won an award and the appreciation from Shyam Benegal.

02 Mar 2017 1:50 AM

Farhan, Benegal miffed about Lipstick Under My Burkha's censor snub

The CBFC's decision to refuse a censor certificate to the film has not gone down well with B-Town celebrities.

24 Feb 2017 3:25 PM

Govind Nihalani amusing at the photoshopped images of the two directors fighting in the ring. It was made by their dear friend Om Puri.

Remembering Om: A man with a golden heart

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, worked with Om Puri in Aarohan, which earned the actor one of his first National Awards.

09 Feb 2017 1:44 AM

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