Shyam Benegal

Shyam Benegal

director, producer, writer

Shyam Benegal was born on Dec 14, 1934 in British India. Shyam Benegal's big-screen debut came with Ankur: The Seedling directed by Shyam Benegal in 1974. Shyam Benegal is known for Ankur: The Seedling directed by Shyam Benegal, Shabana Azmi stars as Laxmi and Sadhu Meher as Kishtayya. Shyam Benegal has got 12 awards and 15 nominations so far. The most recent award Shyam Benegal achieved is Awards of the International Indian Film Academy. The upcoming new movie Shyam Benegal plays is Mujib: The Making of Nation which will be released on Jan 01, 2022.

Shyam Benegal was born on December 14, 1934 in Tirumalagiri, Hyderabad State, British India. He is a director and producer, known for Ankur (1974), Bhumika (1977) and Trikal (Past, Present, Future) (1985). He is married to Nira Benegal.

  • Birthday

    Dec 14, 1934
  • Place of Birth

    Tirumalagiri, Hyderabad State, British India

Known For

Awards

12 wins & 15 nominations

Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
2008
Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema
Winner - Special Award
Telluride Film Festival, US
2007
Winner - Silver Medallion Award
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