Surrounded by stars, a big smile on his face, this is how Shyam Benegal's special day passed 10 days before his death:Famous film director Shyam Benegal is no more in this world. Shyam Benegal, who made the careers of many great personalities, said goodbye to the world at the age of 90. His pictures taken 10 days before his death are rapidly going viral.

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, one of the most influential figures in Indian parallel cinema, passed away at the age of 90 after a prolonged illness. The veteran director, who celebrated his 90th birthday on December 14 with simplicity, left behind a legacy that transformed Indian cinema. Benegal's contribution to filmmaking is unmatched and his work continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences alike. Born on December 14, 1934 in Hyderabad, Shyam Benegal began his journey in cinema with a keen interest in the social and political issues of his time. He is also known as the father of the parallel cinema movement in India.

Photos going viral

He made a mark in Bollywood with art cinema amidst mainstream films in the 1970s and 1980s. His films had a strong label of realism and social commentary and showed characters from marginalized communities in society. He gave recognition to many stars like Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Smit Patil, Rajat Kapoor, Amol Palekar, Girish Karnad through his films. Shyam Benegal was the cousin of veteran actor and filmmaker Guru Dutt. Recently Shyam Benegal celebrated his birthday with people from the film industry. Now the pictures of this celebration are becoming quite viral on social media.

Shabana Azmi showed a glimpse of the celebration

On this special occasion, many big names of the film world joined the celebration to congratulate her. Actress Shabana Azmi has also shared a glimpse of this on her Instagram handle. Apart from Shabana Azmi, many stars like Naseeruddin Shah, Rajat Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor, Divya Dutta, Kulbhushan Kharbanda were present. In these pictures, Shyam Benegal was seen sitting on a chair next to Shabana Azmi. His close film stars are seen around him. Naseeruddin Shah is also seen standing right behind him. Surrounded by stars, Benegal has a big smile on his face.

The story of these films was ahead of its time

Let us tell you, Shyam Benegal entered the film world in 1973 with the film 'Ankur'. This film was based on exploitation in villages. It achieved box office success, critical acclaim and awards. Nishant (1975), Manthan (1976), and Bhumika (1977) are considered his most powerful films. These stories presented complex social issues with intensity and depth.