Direction: Shyam Benegal

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Shabana Azmi · Sadhu Meher · Anant Nag · Dalip Tahil

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Shashi Kapoor · Rekha · Raj Babbar · Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Synopsis The Machine Age (1981) presents a contemporary retelling of the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The narrative revolves around a bitter conflict between two competing business dynasties, each vying for dominance in their respective industries. The film delves into themes...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Smita Patil · Anant Nag · Naseeruddin Shah · Amrish Puri

Synopsis The Role (1977) follows the journey of Urvashi, who hails from a humble and impoverished background. Urvashi's mother, Shanta (Sualbha Deshpande), pushes her to form a close bond with an older man, Keshav Dalvi (Amol Palekar). Keshav, captivated by Urvashi's...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Rajit Kapoor · Raghuvir Yadav · Siraj Ahmed · Rakesh Dhar

Synopsis The Seventh Horse of the Sun (1993) follows a man reminiscing about his friend, Manek Mulla, known for his captivating storytelling. One afternoon, Manek weaves a distinctive tale of love through a series of interconnected stories, each offering different perspectives...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Jalal Agha · Nafisa Ali · Tom Alter · Shabana Azmi

Synopsis A Flight of Pigeons (1979) unfolds during the tumultuous years of 1857 to 1858, capturing the uprising of East India Company soldiers and the subsequent rebellion of various smaller kingdoms. These kingdoms joined forces with the soldiers in an attempt...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Shekhar Chatterjee · Sulabha Deshpande · Satyadev Dubey · Jhansi

Synopsis The Sage from the Sea (1978) follows the story of Jogamma, a widow living in a coastal village in Southern India with her two married sons, Narsimha and Parasuram. Narsimha, married to Seethamma and father to two sons, manages the...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Karisma Kapoor · Rekha · Manoj Bajpayee · Rajit Kapoor

Synopsis Zubeidaa (2001) follows the life of a young Muslim woman with dreams of stardom who enters into a complex marriage with a Sikh prince, becoming his second wife. The narrative delves into the tumultuous dynamics of their relationship and the...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Abha Dhulia · Rajendra Jaspal · Girish Karnad · Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Synopsis The Churning (1976) follows the journey of Dr. Rao (Girih Karnad), a dedicated veterinarian who arrives in a rural village with a vision to establish a Milk Co-operative society aimed at improving the lives of the villagers. However, his noble...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Victor Banerjee · Smita Patil · Om Puri · Satyajit Ray

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Boman Irani · Minissha Lamba · Sammir Dattani · Ila Arun

Synopsis Well Done Abba! (2009) follows the journey of a humble driver who discovers that the local government in his drought-stricken village is offering loans to residents to construct their own wells. However, after dealing with manipulated photographs and bribes, he...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Farida Jalal · Surekha Sikri · Amit Phalke · Himani Shivpuri

Synopsis Mammo (1994) follows the life of Riyaz, a 13-year-old boy residing in the bustling city of Bombay, India. Living in poverty with his grandmother, Fayyuzi, and her sister, Mehmooda, affectionately known as Mammo, Riyaz's world is shaped by his challenging...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Leela Naidu · Neena Gupta · Aneeta Kanwar · Soni Razdan

Synopsis Trikal (Past, Present, Future) (1985) follows the journey of a man who hails from Goa and decides to revisit his once-grand, now-dilapidated family mansion. As he explores the decaying estate, he is transported back in time, reliving the intricate web...

Direction Shyam Benegal · Krishan Sethi · Anil Ganguly · Kundan Shah

Cast Beena Banerjee · Ajit Vachani · Saeed Jaffrey · Vijayendra Ghatge

Synopsis A Sea of Stories (TV Series) (1986) presents a diverse array of tales penned by renowned short story authors, including Guy de Maupassant, Tolstoy, O. Henry, and Chekhov. Each episode of this anthology series showcases a unique narrative, with the...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Shabana Azmi · Smita Patil · Naseeruddin Shah · Amrish Puri

Synopsis Market Place (1983) is a compelling film inspired by the renowned Urdu short story 'Aanandi' penned by Pakistani author Ghulam Abbas. The narrative unfolds around a bustling brothel situated in the core of a metropolitan area, which attracts the attention...

Direction Shyam Benegal

Cast Girish Karnad · Shabana Azmi · Anant Nag · Amrish Puri

Synopsis Night's End (1975) centers around Vishwam (Naseeruddin Shah), the youngest son of a powerful and influential village Zamindar (Amrish Puri). The Zamindar is known for his unwavering commitment to his family's welfare and protection, even if it means bending the...