Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke award winning Bollywood's famous director Shyam Benegal passed away, breathed his last at the age of 90.

Mumbai. Famous Bollywood director Shyam Benegal has passed away. He was 90 years old and was ill for a long time, according to family members, Benegal breathed his last at 6.30 pm on Monday at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai.

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His daughter Pia Benegal has confirmed the news of his death in the media. Shyam Benegal was awarded the Padma Shri in 1976 and the Padma Bhushan in 1991. According to the information, Shyam Benegal was the nephew of famous Bollywood actor and director Guru Dutt. Shyam Benegal was born on 14 December 1934 in Secunderabad, he celebrated his birthday 9 days earlier.

Dadasaheb Phalke was given the highest award of Indian cinema in 2007.

Shyam Benegal was given the Dadasaheb Phalke, the highest award of Indian cinema, in 2007. He started his career in Bollywood as a copywriter. The news of Benegal's death has broken the hearts of his fans, many cine actors expressed grief over his death. His passing is a big loss for Hindi cinema.

Received National Film Award five times

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Benegal had achieved his own position in Hindi cinema on the basis of his work. His contribution to Hindi cinema cannot be forgotten. He will continue to be counted among the famous directors of Hindi films. Let us tell you that Ankur, Nishant, Manthan and Bhumika are some of his popular films. Benegal has been awarded the National Film Award for Best Hindi Feature Film 5 times.