Shyam Benegal Age, Wiki and Bio

Shyam Benegal

Quick Info

ProfessionDirector
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/12/1934
Age89 years
BirthplaceTrimulgherry, Secunderabad

Bio/Wiki

Zodiac sign/Sun signSagittarius
HometownTrimulgherry, Secunderabad
ReligionHindu
AddressA-19/20, 2nd Floor, Everest Building, Tardeo Main Road, Tardeo, Mumbai - 400034.

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 6”
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeOsmania University, Hyderabad
QualificationM.A. in Economics

Personal Life

HobbiesReading, Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseNira Benegal
Children
SonNone
DaughterPia Benegal (costume designer)

Family

SpouseNira Benegal
ChildrenPia Benegal (costume designer)

Career

Debut
Film DirectionAnkur (1974)
TV DirectionYatra (1986)
Facts
  • Began career as a copywriter at Lintas advertising agency, Mumbai
  • Directed over 900 sponsored documentaries and advertising films
  • Taught at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and worked as its chairman twice
  • Honors: Padma Shri (1976), Padma Bhushan (1991), Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2005)
  • Made several television serials and returned to big screen with Antarnaad (1991)
  • Directed 21 feature films, 1,500 advertising films, and 45 documentaries
  • Member of the jury in Moscow International Film Festival

Favourites

Favourite ActorRajit Kapoor
Favourite FilmSant Tukaram (1936)

Some Lesser Known Facts

It is unknown whether the individual has a history of smoking.
The person consumes alcohol.

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