Indian cinema confronted a significant loss on Monday when the information of veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal passing away got here out. One of the pioneers of Indian cinema breathed his final at the age of 90 at Mumbai’s Wockhardt Hospital due to persistent kidney illness.
As the information of his demise began doing the rounds, it shattered hearts immediately. The social media acquired flooded with messages and posts highlighting Shyan Benegal’s contribution and how dearly he will likely be missed. Many outstanding leaders together with our honorable President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and extra shared their profound grief over the tragic loss.
Sharing condolences, President Droupadi Murmu shared it’s “the end of a glorious chapter of Indian cinema and television”. Taking to
The passing of Shri Shyam Benegal marks the finish of an excellent chapter of Indian cinema and tv. He began a brand new type of cinema and crafted a number of classics. A veritable establishment, he groomed many actors and artists. His extraordinary contribution was acknowledged in the…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 23, 2024
PM Narendra Modi expressed his heartfelt grief by stating how deeply saddened he’s on getting the information. He shared that Shyam Benegal’s storytelling had a profound affect on Indian cinema. “His works will continue to be admired by people from different walks of life. Condolences to his family and admirers,” he wrote in an X post.
Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Shyam Benegal Ji, whose storytelling had a profound impact on Indian cinema. His works will continue to be admired by people from different walks of life. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2024
Further, the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also paid her final respects with the post that read – “Saddened by the demise of our iconic filmmaker Shyam Benegal. A pillar of Indian parallel cinema, he was loved and admired by all connoisseurs. My condolences to his family, friends, and followers.”
Saddened by the demise of our iconic filmmaker Shyam Benegal. A pillar of Indian parallel cinema, he was loved and admired by all connoisseurs.
My condolences to his family, friends and followers.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 23, 2024
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also took to X to mourn the loss. “His legacy in cinema and commitment to social issues will inspire generations. Heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and admirers worldwide,” Rahul said in a post on X.
Saddened by the passing of Shyam Benegal ji, a visionary filmmaker who brought India’s stories to life with depth and sensitivity.
His legacy in cinema and commitment to social issues will inspire generations. Heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and admirers worldwide. pic.twitter.com/J6ARdNiVNV
—Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 23, 2024
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also penned a heartwarming message for the late icon. “Mourning the passing of #ShyamBenegal, a giant of India’s New Wave cinema who leaves a considerable body of cinematic accomplishment behind. My sisters and I knew him since our childhood, when he was an advertising professional who photographed them as the first “Amul Babies”. His impact will endure, but his passing is an immense loss, for cinema and for humanity. Om Shanti 🙏,” he wrote.
Mourning the passing of #ShyamBenegala giant of India’s New Wave cinema who leaves a considerable body of cinematic accomplishment behind. My sisters and i knew him since our childhood, when he was an advertising professional who photographed them as the first “Amul Babies”.… pic.twitter.com/oKw8iIpJee
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 23, 2024
Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi called the late star a true champion and wrote – “The sensitivity of Nishant, the message of Manthan, and the philosophy of Bharat Ek Khoj – each of his creations is an inspiration. Today, an era of public voice in cinema has ended.”
Shyam Benegal ji brought alive the stories of anguish, struggle and change of Indian society on screen.
The sensitivity of ‘Nishant’, the message of ‘Manthan’, and the philosophy of ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ – each of his creations is an inspiration. He was a true companion who communicated with society and time through art. Today in cinema people’s… pic.twitter.com/lvDqaZ7BjV
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 23, 2024
L Murugan, the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting referred to the late filmmaker as a “visionary storyteller.”
“He revolutionized Indian cinema with his profound narratives and artistic brilliance. His contributions to the world of art and culture will be remembered forever,” read his post.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of legendary filmmaker, Shyam Benegal, a towering figure in Indian cinema and a true pioneer of the parallel cinema movement. His tremendous contributions to the art form, marked by thought-provoking storytelling and a profound commitment to… pic.twitter.com/g4p7NBmTxf
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) December 23, 2024
Though everyone, be it political leaders or members of the film fraternityhas tried their best to pour in their hearts about Shyam Benegal’s contribution, no amount of words can do justice to the legacy the iconic filmmaker left behind.