Shyam Benegal

Shyam Benegal's Kidneys Fail, Filmmaker Undergoes Dialysis At Home, Says Report

Acclaimed filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who has received several accolades, including eighteen National Film Awards, is reportedly undergoing dialysis at his home. 

Mar 11, 2023, 10:52 AM IST

Mujib biopic: Shyam Benegal shares details of his meetings with Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, also known as Bangabandhu, was the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, leader of the Bangladesh Awami League who was also the central figure of the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.

Mar 23, 2022, 12:34 PM IST

Shyam Benegal is an encyclopedia of films: Shreyas Talpade

Actor Shreyas Talpade proved his mettle right from his early days in Bollywood. One of his initial films ‘Welcome to Sajjanpur' was well-appreciated by the audience. Directed by ace filmmaker Shyam Benegal in 2008, the satirical comedy marked his return to the genre after filming ‘Charandas Chor in 1975.'

Aug 11, 2021, 15:18 PM IST

Drop sedition case against 49 intellectuals who wrote to PM Narendra Modi: MK Stalin

In a letter dated July 23, 49 personalities had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing their concern over the incidents of lynching.

Oct 05, 2019, 18:17 PM IST

Go to psychiatrist: Javed Akhtar tells Shekhar Kapur

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has got into a Twitter spat with filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, asking the latter to visit a psychiatrist.

Jul 29, 2019, 06:38 AM IST

Taal Thok Ke: When will there be open letter written over Mob lynchings in Bengal?

This segment of Zee News brings to you discussion on concurrent issues. Today's topic for debate is- When will there be open letter written over Mob lynchings in Bengal? Watch this video to know more.

Jul 25, 2019, 19:22 PM IST

Shyam Benegal, Konkona Sensharma and historian Ramchandra Guha among 49 celebrities demanding strict action in mob lynching cases

The government has rejected the claim made by the celebrities, saying there is no factual basis for claiming that ''India is losing the image of being a secular and tolerant nation.''

Jul 24, 2019, 15:46 PM IST

No basis to claim India losing secular and tolerant image: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs has said that Prime Minister Modi-led NDA government at the Centre is committed to upholding Constitutional values and rule of law in the country. Watch this video to know more.

Jul 24, 2019, 15:18 PM IST

News 100: Watch top news stories of the day

This segment of Zee News brings top news stories of the day. Watch this video to know the latest news headlines.

Jul 24, 2019, 14:56 PM IST

BJP leader Nalin Kohli reacts on Bollywood celebs open letter to PM Modi over lynchings

BJP leader Nalin Kohli reacts on Bollywood celebs open letter to PM Modi over lynchings. Several members of the film fraternity, historians and authors have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising concern over the increase in incidents of lynching and branding of citizens as “anti-nationals”. Watch this video to know more.

Jul 24, 2019, 14:24 PM IST

Bollywood celebs concerned over lynching, use of 'Jai Sri Ram' as war cry, write to PM Modi

Several members of the film fraternity, historians and authors have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising concern over the increase in incidents of lynching and branding of citizens as “anti-nationals”. The letter, signed by filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Shyam Benegal, Anurag Kashyap, Aparna Sen, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Ketan Mehta, among others, asks the Prime Minister to act in this regard and ensure harsher laws against the menace. Watch this video to know more.

Jul 24, 2019, 14:12 PM IST

Bollywood celebs pen open letter to PM Modi over lynchings, curb on dissent

Forty-nine celebrities including filmmakers, actors, authors, activists, artists have written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising concern over lynching incidents and rising violence over the chanting of slogan 'Jai Shri Ram' in the country, requesting the Prime Minister that this must be stopped immediately. Watch this video to know more.

Jul 24, 2019, 14:12 PM IST

Film fraternity members concerned over lynching, use of 'Jai Sri Ram' as war cry, write to PM Modi

Several members of the film fraternity, historians and authors have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising concern over the increase in incidents of lynching and branding of citizens as “anti-nationals”. The letter, signed by filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Shyam Benegal, Anurag Kashyap, Aparna Sen, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Ketan Mehta, among others, asks the Prime Minister to act in this regard and ensure harsher laws against the menace. Watch this video to know more.

Jul 24, 2019, 13:24 PM IST

Film fraternity members concerned over lynching, use of 'Jai Sri Ram' as war cry, write to PM Narendra Modi

The members of the film fraternity have demanded that “lynching of Muslims, Dalits and other minorities must be stopped immediately”.

Jul 24, 2019, 12:36 PM IST

Every content can reach potential audience if placed right: Soni Razdan

Based on one of the short stories of Annie Zaidi, the film is directed by Sanjoy Nag and featuring Aahana Kumra, Pankaj Tripathi and Mahesh Bhatt along with Soni.

Oct 29, 2018, 13:44 PM IST

Shyam Benegal yearns to make another film

He has "a couple of scripts ready".

Oct 09, 2018, 07:01 AM IST

Khabar 20-20: Supreme Court rejects 32 new interim petitions in Ayodhya dispute case

Supreme Court rejects 32 new interim pleas in Ayodhya dispute case.

Mar 14, 2018, 20:39 PM IST

Deep-rooted political conspiracy behind 'Padmaavat' protests: Shyam Benegal

The amazingly prolific and fearless Shyam Benegal definitely sees a deep-rooted political conspiracy in what is happening to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat".

Jan 26, 2018, 12:07 PM IST

Honour to receive ANR award: SS Rajamouli

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli considers it an honour to be chosen for the prestigious Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) award for 2017. It will be conferred on him in Chennai on September 17 at a glittering ceremony.

Sep 09, 2017, 14:02 PM IST

Shabana Azmi shares throwback pictures from Cannes, when it was not about 'clothes' but 'films'!

Veteran Hindi film actress Shabana Azmi is an avid social media user and often shares old, vintage photos on her Twitter handle, keeping the fans happy.

May 23, 2017, 11:31 AM IST