Kamal Haasan praises Shyam Benegal as ”most humane storyteller”


PTI, Dec 24, 2024, 11:32 AM IST

kamal hasan (pti)

Chennai: Top actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder-chief Kamal Haasan on Tuesday, December 23, hailed legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal as the most humane storyteller, who brought real India to the screen.

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

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