Days after filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away, his actor friends Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah on Saturday fondly recalled his “wide, warm smile” and how he stayed true in his pursuit as a creative person.

The Manthan director passed away took his last breath on December 23 at 6.38 pm at the age of 90, in Mumbais Wockhardt Hospital.

A memorial event was held to pay tributes to veteran director Shyam Benegal who passed away recently, which was attended by several big names including Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah, Urmila Matondkar and others.

Days after the death of filmmaker Shyam Benegal, his frequent collaborators and friends Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah fondly recalled his “wide, warm smile” and how he remained dedicated to his creative vision till the end.

Veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Urmila Matondkar, and other Bollywood celebrities gathered for a prayer meeting in honour of legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal.

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi paid an emotional tribute to legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal at his prayer meet, recounting their long association and the invaluable lessons she learned from him. Describing Benegal as her "guru,

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away on December 23, 2024. His memorial service was attended by Naseeruddin Shah, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar and others.