The film fraternity mourned the passing of Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of New Wave cinema, who mentored numerous actors and revolutionized Indian cinema with films like 'Ankur' and 'Manthan'. His work, celebrated for its raw and real storytelling, leaves a lasting legacy.
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