Shramana Kar
The last great auteur of India's parallel cinema movement, Shyam Benegal, took his last breath on December 23, 2024, at the age of 90. Let's remember him by revisiting his iconic directed films:
Set in the 1950s, it's about an ambitious actress who marries a prince, only to face tragedy for choosing independence. Starring Karisma Kapoor, the film won the prestigious National Award.
The film follows veterinarian Dr. Rao, who visits a village to establish a cooperative dairy for rural development. This film has also won two prestigious National Awards.
It's a story about a childless Dalit couple, who living a happy life until the village landlord's son tries to seduce the wife and disrupt their marriage. This film won three National Awards.
It's a story about a wealthy heir, Vishwam. His obsession with the schoolmaster's wife makes him abduct her. The film won a National Award and was nominated at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival.
The story follows Rukmini Bai's brothel facing jeopardy when one of her prostitutes gets engaged in an elite affair. The film won the 1984 National Award for Best Art Direction.
Actress Urvashi achieves stardom with the help of Keshav. Later, they get married but soon troubles begin when Urvashi's career escalates. It won two National Awards in 1978.
Wealthy Goan heiress Anna is forced into a loveless marriage and gets into trouble with an unexpected pregnancy. This film also won two National Awards in 1986.
Frustrated Brahmin, Parshuram, while seeking divine power, makes a mistake that leads to alter his life forever. The film made an Indian entry at the 4th Hong Kong International Film Festival.
Storyteller Manek Mulla tells a story about three women from diverse backgrounds, whom he met at different stages of his life. The film won the 1993 National Film Award.
The tragic murder of popular singer Sardari Begum later worsens by the unexpected presence of her father at her funeral. The film won three National Awards in 1997.