Politicians Pay Tribute To Legendary Filmmaker Shyam Benegal

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, known for his contributions to Indian parallel cinema, passed away at 90 due to chronic kidney disease. Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum. Mamata Banerjee called him a “pillar of Indian parallel cinema,” while Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted his legacy in movies. Shashi Tharoor shared a personal memory, marking his profound impact.