Shyam Benegal's funeral was held today at Shivaji Park Electric Crematorium in Mumbai, attended by industry icons like Gulzar and Naseeruddin Shah. Known for his contributions to parallel cinema, Benegal's notable films include Ankur, Nishant, and Manthan. His last film was Mujib: The Making of a Nation.
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