Shyam Benegal
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Summary
Shyam Benegal was born on December 14, 1934[1], in Trimulgherry[2]. He died on December 23, 2024[3], in Mumbai[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], politician[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,768 views/month, #6,779 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[11], India[12]
- Occupation: film screenwriter[13], documentarian[14]
- Field of work: film[15], film screenwriting[16], film direction[17], documentary film[18]
- Position held: member of Rajya Sabha[19]
- Educated at: North-Eastern Hill University[20], Osmania University[21], Mahbub College High School[22], Nizam College[23]
- Notable work: Shyam Benegal filmography[24]
- Award received: Padma Bhushan[25], Padma Shri in arts[26], Dadasaheb Phalke Award[27], Filmfare Award for Best Director[28], honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[29], IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Genre: art film[32]
- Commons category: Shyam Benegal[33]
- Family name: Benegal[34]
- Given name: Shyam[35]
- Relative: Guru Dutt[36], Atma Ram[37], Lalita Lajmi[38]
- Filmography: Shyam Benegal filmography[39]
- Described by source: Cinema : encyclopedic dictionary[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Name in native language: Shyam Benegal[42], श्याम बेनेगल[43]
- Number of children: 1[44]
- Sibling: Sumitra Narayan[45]
Why It Matters
Shyam Benegal has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Shyam Benegal born?
Shyam Benegal was born in Trimulgherry[2].
Where did Shyam Benegal die?
Shyam Benegal passed away in Mumbai[4].
What did Shyam Benegal do for work?
Shyam Benegal worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], politician[8], and director[9].
Where did Shyam Benegal go to school?
Shyam Benegal was educated at North-Eastern Hill University[20], Osmania University[21], Mahbub College High School[22], and Nizam College[23].
What awards did Shyam Benegal receive?
Honors received include Padma Bhushan[25], Padma Shri in arts[26], Dadasaheb Phalke Award[27], and Filmfare Award for Best Director[28].