Shyam Benegal Tribute: Why He Didn't Want to Be Called a Pioneer of Parallel Cinema

Shyam Benegal, one of India's most celebrated filmmakers, is often credited as the 'Father of Parallel Cinema'. But did you know he never liked that label? In this tribute video, we explore the reasons behind Benegal's discomfort with the title, his vision for cinema, and how he reshaped Indian storytelling forever. From Ankur to Manthan, his films weren’t just cinema they were movements. Discover the mind of a man who believed in meaningful storytelling without being boxed into labels.