KCR condoles demise of legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal

He lauded Benegal, a son of Telangana, for his exceptional contributions to Indian cinema. He hailed the filmmaker for giving voice to the neglected people from different social backgrounds and bringing the lives of common people to the silver screen with dignity and depth

Hyderabad: BRS chief and opposition leader K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the demise of legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a Dadasaheb Phalke and Padma Bhushan awardee.

He lauded Benegal, a son of Telangana, for his exceptional contributions to Indian cinema. He hailed the filmmaker for giving voice to the neglected people from different social backgrounds and bringing the lives of common people to the silver screen with dignity and depth.

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Recalling Benegal’s acclaimed documentaries and films that focused on Telangana’s culture and India’s socio-cultural diversity, Chandrashekhar Rao called him as a pride of Telangana and a towering personality in Indian cinema who won global accolades.

Born in Hyderabad, Benegal’s work earned him numerous prestigious awards and brought glory to Indian cinema on global platforms. He extended heartfelt condolences to Benegal’s family and fans, remembering his lasting legacy in portraying the essence of Indian society through the lens of cinema.