MUMBAI: Days after the death of filmmaker Shyam Benegal, his frequent collaborators and friends Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah fondly recalled his 'wide, warm smile' and how he remained dedicated to his creative vision till the end.

A few days after filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s passing, his close friends and frequent collaborators, Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, shared fond memories of his 'wide, warm smile' and his dedication to his work.

The 'Manthan' director passed away took his last breath on December 23 at 6.38 pm at the age of 90, in Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital.

A memorial was held to honor veteran director Shyam Benegal who recently passed away at the age of 90. Prominent actors including Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah attended the event. Benegal was known for his impactful films on socio-political themes and received numerous accolades throughout his career,

Shyam Benegal, the legendary filmmaker, died at 90 on December 23, 2024. A memorial service in Mumbai was attended by stars, including Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, and Javed Akhtar, to celebrate his life and work.

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi paid an emotional tribute to legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal at his prayer meet, recounting their long association and the invaluable lessons she learned from him. Describing Benegal as her "guru,

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away on December 23, 2024. His memorial service was attended by Naseeruddin Shah, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar and others.

Veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Urmila Matondkar, and other Bollywood celebrities gathered for a prayer meeting in honour of legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal.