Top actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder-chief Kamal Haasan on Tuesday hailed legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal as the most humane storyteller, who brought real India to the screen. Shyam Benegal Funeral: Mortal Remains of Veteran Filmmaker Moved to Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai.

In a post on 'X' Kamal Haasan said "India has lost the most humane storyteller of our time, and I've lost a guru. Through his lens, Shyam Benegal brought real India to the screen, making us love the ordinary while tackling profound social subjects. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who cherished his art." Shyam Benegal, Veteran Filmmaker and Screenwriter, Dies at 90.

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Benegal passed away on December 23 at Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital.