Shyam Benegal: Trailblazer of Indian parallel cinema
Dec 25, 2024•13 min
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Episode description
Renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal redefined cinema in the 1970s, pioneering the Parallel Cinema movement, also called 'Art House,' 'New Wave,' or his preferred 'Alternative Cinema.' His groundbreaking films earned him widespread national and international acclaim. SBS Hindi honors Benegal’s legacy by sharing an excerpt from a 2004 archival interview, celebrating his transformative contributions to Indian cinema.
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