Born on 14 December 1934 in Hyderabad, Shyam Benegal is yet one of those directors for his rather unusual approach in narration of a story inside the films that are undoubtedly on life and complexities with any society. Shyam Benegal entered this ‘silver screen’ territory through documentary filmmaking itself yet everyone noticed him mainly due to the fact he did surprise all with very successfully done feature film, on his debut *Ankur*, way back in 1974. Shyam Benegal:The Legend Of Film Maker
His movies were based on social justice, rural life, caste problems, and ordinary people’s problems. It was quite realistic compared to most movies produced during those times, Shyam Benegal :The Legend Of Film Maker which spoke for all those people who had absolutely no voice at all. His movies popularized him as thought-provoking, realistic, and meaningful.
The very great films by him are among the following:
* Nishant* (1975),
*Nisant*, Bhumika* (1977, while) Manthan* is counted, during 1976, whereas all these have thrown quite a lot of light regarding Indian social issues; thereby, at every level in both national and international platform, he became noticeable.
Shyam Benegal is also one of the great pioneers of **parallel cinema**, a movement to bring mainstream Indian cinema closer to serious, artistic films. His great repertoire and innovative storytelling continue to inspire filmmakers and audiences everywhere.
Shyam Benegal: The Nature of a Visionary Filmmaker.
He is not only a filmmaker but also a story-teller, bringing the heart of India to the screen.Shyam Benegal:The Legend Of Film Maker He does his filmmaking differently and deeply rooted in human nature and society. Benegal’s work, on the whole, consists of meaningful films, reflecting thought and meaning. Mostly, it deals with issues that face people in everyday life, their struggles, and complexities.
He has the nature of a filmmaker with love for realism. He never feels shy to portray the cruelties existing in society through casteism, gender injustice, or the plight of rural people. His films are made to provoke thought, not entertainment. Shyam Benegal:The Legend Of Film Maker
He is also a perfection of patience and accuracy. All his films are well-crafted, the story as well as characters being well-paid heed to. Benegal’s films usually take their own time, giving people ample time to absorb the world that he is creating.
At his core, he is an inspired filmmaker who believes inspiration through art is one’s best bet at changing society. His work, continuing to inspire minds, teaches the lessons from society, from human lives, and on the potential of cinema.
