Shyam Benegal

PT Usha, Ilaiyaraaja nominated to Rajya Sabha: Why celebrities are picked and how they have fared?

Of the 250 members of Rajya Sabha, 12 are nominated by the President from the fields of literature, science, arts, sports or social service. This ensures that the nation receives the services of its most distinguished persons without them having to contest elections

“They think I am too old to make films,” auteur maestro Shyam Benegal is back

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who is known for delivering memorable films like Manthan, Nishant, Bhumika and others, has donned the director's hat after 12 years for the upcoming Bangladesh-India project Mujib: The Making of a Nation.

Shyam Benegal ready with his biopic on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

‘Mujib – The Making of a Nation’, a biopic on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation of Bangladesh is a co-production agreement between India and Bangladesh.

Martyrs Day 2022: Darshan Jariwala In Gandhi My Father to Naseeruddin Shah in Hey Ram; here's a list of actors who have played the role of Mahatma Gandhi

Naseeruddin Shah in Hey Ram to Dilip Prabhavalkar In Lage Raho Munnabhai, let's take a look at some of the actors who played Mahatma Gandhi in films:

'The govt has no role to play in film certification': Shyam Benegal speaks about proposed changes to Cinematograph Act

Shyam Benegal said filmmakers' concerns over the Centre's proposal to amend the Cinematograph Act are "natural".

Tracing Satyajit Ray's influence on Hindi cinema; Netflix anthology on auteur's short stories is only a drop in the ocean

A new Hindi anthology series aims to bring Satyajit Ray's legacy to the Netflix generation. Will this be our version of the 21st century retelling of Sherlock Holmes?

In Mandi, a reflection of Shyam Benegal's ambiguous yet nuanced perception of Indira Gandhi

Mandi is not a masterpiece, but it certainly is remarkable for the manner in which the implied textual meaning of its innocuous images is so totally different from its appearance.

With Sach Kahun Toh, Neena Gupta turns her refreshingly forthright, candid gaze on her own life and journey

"Every January, I can still sense the saline smell of Mumbai sea that I associate with new beginnings. It pains me, and reminds me of everything I've been through since," says Neena Gupta.

Vanraj Bhatia, veteran music composer and Padma Shri awardee, passes away aged 93; Farhan Akhtar, Smriti Irani offer condolences

Bhatia debuted as a music composer with Shyam Benegal's directorial debut Ankur in 1974. He collaborated with Benegal for several films including Manthan, Bhumika, Junoon, Kalyug, and Mandi.

The Friday List: From Netflix's Ratched to folklore around supernatural cats, your weekly calendar of virtual events

Every Friday, we'll bring you a curated list of online experiences — performances, talks, tours, screenings — to mark on your weekly calendar.