Shyam Benegal
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About
Creator of what became known in India as middle cinema and director of award-winning films Ankur and Nashant.
Before Fame
He made his first film at age 12 on a camera given to him by his father.
Trivia
He won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi over half a dozen times.
Family Life
His daughter Pia was a costume designer.
Associated With
He and director Adoor Gopalakrishnan were both given the highest award in Indian cinema for lifetime achievement, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.