Bhanushali Studios Limited recently announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Hollywood’s visionary storyteller, Michael Bay. Michael is an acclaimed director and producer who has managed to earn USD 10 billion at the box office. Through his films like Armageddon, Pearl Harbour, The Transformers Franchise, A Quiet Place Franchise, and others, he has redefined the modern blockbuster and leveraged action filmmaking into its own art form. Micheal Bay announces new film with Bhanushali Studios Notably, this marks Michael Bay’s first-ever creative partnership with an Indian film and an Indian Studio, Bhanushali Studios. He share dthe news with the world through his social media post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Bay (@michaelbay) The adrenaline-charged project will be directed by Anthony D’Souza, known for films such as Boss, Blue, and Azhar. Adding more expertise to the mix is India’s musical maestro A R Rahman, who will compose the music. Bhanushali Studios Limited has been steadily rising up the ranks through collaboration with industry giants like Warner Bros Pictures, Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions, Hansal Mehta’s True Story Films, and Ali Abbas Zafar’s AAZ Films. Their latest collaboration with Michael Bay hints at a bold leap into an era of international synergy. About the film Michael Bay, while talking about his first Indian collaboration, stated, "It will be an exciting chance to mix Hollywood's action style with the heart and emotion of Indian storytelling. Working with Rahman, Vinod, and Tony is a chance to create a new kind of cinematic experience—one with power, rhythm, and incredible visuals. Tony’s vision, especially how he handles scale and emotion in his movies, will make this collaboration really fulfilling." A.R. Rahman shared, “When different worlds of cinema come together, it opens up a beautiful space for music. For me, composing is about finding the film’s soul and giving the score its own unique personality, a voice for the unsaid. I try to let the music carry the emotion.” Vinod Bhanushali, Chairman and Managing Director of Bhanushali Studios Limited, expressed, “Cinema is global, stories are universal, and collaborations like these remind us that scale has no borders. To create a film where Michael Bay’s kinetic mastery meets the poetic musical universe of A.R. Rahman is nothing short of a dream forged in ambition. As our team comes together across continents, we are hopeful that an Indian story can find its voice on a truly global stage.” Finally, director Anthony D’Souza, who will helm this venture, revealed, “By bringing together both the incendiary ingenuity and the visionary ethos of Michael Bay, the ethereal musical genius of Rahman sir with the support and cinematic narrative of Bhanushali Studios, it is both an honour and a privilege to collaborate with the true legends of cinema, whose mastery continues to inspire and humble me. With this cinematic endeavour, we aspire to harmonise the cadence of relentless velocity and to conjure a spectacle so grand yet resonant with soul.” The film is currently in the early stages of development. More updates will follow as the project moves ahead.
15 December,2025 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSholay is one of the most iconic Indian films of all time. Ramesh Sippy, the director of the iconic film, shared an interesting anecdote from the sets of the film where Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan narrowly escaped a fatal injury when his co-star Dharmendra accidentally fired a gun. This happened during the shooting of the climax scene in Sholay. Dharmendra almost shot Amitabh Bachchan While talking to News18, the filmmaker shared, “It happened while filming the climax. That was the one in which he picked up the bullets, stuffed them in… and in this shot, he was not supposed to fire… He was just expected to load the gun. But what he did was put the gun up and fired, Amitabh Bachchan was standing up there as it was his position–at the edge of the cliff, and the bullet whizzed past him." Sippy further added how the action cameraman Jim Allen refused to continue shooting following the incident, and that the filming was resumed only after Dharmendra apologised to Bachchan and Allen. He shared, “Jim Allen, the action cameraman, said, 'I will not shoot. He said if actors behave like this. It can't happen on my set. I don't want any accident to take place.' That day, the shooting was cancelled, and we obviously looked after him, cooled him off. We made Dharmendra also understand that it's okay to get into the mood, but you cannot shoot when there's a possibility of accidents. He understood. He apologised to Jim and Amit ji. They worked it out. Obviously, it was not intentional; it just happened." About Sholay Often hailed as the greatest Bollywood film of all time, Sholay brings together action, drama and comedy. The story circles around two criminals, Veeru, played by Dharmendra and Jai, played by Amitabh Bachchan. The two are hired by a retired police officer, Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar), to catch a ruthless bandit, Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). A restored version of Sholay was screened at the International Film Festival of Sydney earlier this year, with an alternate climax to mark the 50th anniversary of the film's release. Similarly, a restored, uncut version was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September as part of the film’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Interestingly, Dharmendra once revealed that he played a decisive role in casting Amitabh Bachchan in the film. During an interaction with ANI, he shared, "Bachchan would often visit during shoots. I noticed something unique about him, his voice, his presence, and his inner drive," urging Ramesh Sippy to cast the then-rising actor as Jai.
15 December,2025 04:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff, along with other celebrities, were seen at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, December 14, as football legend Lionel Messi visited the city as part of his much-anticipated G.O.A.T India Tour 2025. Sunday marked the third leg of the tour following his appearances in Kolkata and Hyderabad on Saturday. However, the Bollywood actors were faced with an unexpected, awkward and embarrassing moment when the crowd began loudly booing them while they were being felicitated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff booed during Messi's event The video clips of the loud booing in the stadium are now going viral on social media. In one of the clips, Tiger was called on stage and introduced as a 'youth icon' and 'India's youngest action star.' The Baaghi actor was felicitated for being the face of Project Mahadeva, an initiative aimed at identifying, nurturing, and training young football talent across the state. Ajay devgn and tiger Shroff got booed by wankhede crowd in front of messibyu/Hungry_Business592 inBollyBlindsNGossip Actor Ajay Devgn was felicitated next and was described as an actor whose work consistently reflects discipline and purpose. His introduction also mentions that through his film Maidaan, which is based on the life of Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, he highlighted the golden era of Indian football. However, when Tiger and Ajay went up on stage and were being felicitated, they were loudly booed by the crowd at Wankhede Stadium. Meanwhile, after greeting Ajay and Tiger, Messi was seen patiently standing aside as the boos echoed across the stadium. Lionel Messi's Mumbai visit Messi was greeted by a sea of fans who arrived to cheer for and catch a glimpse of the legendary footballer during his visit to Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Apart from Ajay and Tiger, Messi also shared a special moment with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar towards the end of the event. The master-blaster presented him with a Team India jersey. Messi returned the gesture by gifting Tendulkar a football, a moment which drew loud cheers from the crowd. During the event, Sachin was seen holding the Indian flag, while Luis Suárez proudly carried Uruguay's colours and Rodrigo De Paul waved Argentina's flag. Meanwhile, Messi is expected to arrive in Delhi on Monday, along with his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul.
15 December,2025 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTwo of the most versatile actors in Bollywood, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani, got together for some food and fun. In a video dropped on social media, Kher asked Boman, "How did you like today's food?" To this, Boman replied that while the food was okay, the company could have been better, taking a hilarious jibe at his buddy. A laughing Boman continued, "the company was superb sir, superb". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) Reliving some fond memories from their popular movie Khosla Ka Ghosla, Boman revealed that they will be meeting in January again, hinting that the forthcoming sequel Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 might be going on the floors in the first month of next year. "Company could have been BETTER! Khosla meets Khurana!" the caption on the post read. Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 was recently confirmed by producer Savita Raj Hiremath. Dibakar Banerjee will not be directing the sequel; this time, the responsibility has been reportedly taken over by Raghav Juyal's Gyaarah Gyaarah and Sanya Malhotra's Pagglait director Umesh Bisht. Talking about the cast, Kher, Boman, and Ranvir Shorey are expected to reprise their roles from the original drama. Huma Qureshi was initially announced as the leading lady of the movie; however, she has reportedly opted out of the project. Coming to the original, backed by Savita Raj Hiremath under the banner of Taandav Films and Ronnie Screwvala from UTV Motion Pictures, the story of the drama has been provided by Jaideep Sahni. The film stars Kher, Boman, Parvin Dabas, Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, and Tara Sharma in crucial roles, along with others. Khosla Ka Ghosla revolves around Kamal Kishore Khosla (Played by Kher), a middle-class Delhiite, who, along with his family, attempts to reclaim his land seized by a builder, Khurana (Played by Boman). The movie was later remade in Tamil with the title Poi Solla Porom and in Kannada as Rame Gowda vs Krishna Reddy. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 December,2025 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar is unstoppable at the box office, creating new records with each passing day. Bringing with it thunderous box office success and the kind of audience frenzy that defines true stardom, Ranveer Singh’s latest triumph has officially rewritten the narrative of a comeback in Indian cinema. After creating history at the ticket windows and shattering multiple records, the superstar has finally reacted with powerful and grateful words. Ranveer Singh on Dhurandhar’s success Reacting for the first time to the overwhelming love, Ranveer shared a deeply grateful Instagram story that has resonated across the industry. In his story, Ranveer wrote, “Kismat ki ek bohut khoobsurat aadat hai, ki woh waqt aane par badalti hai... Lekin filhal... Nazar aur sabr” (sic). In his message, Ranveer expressed heartfelt gratitude to the audience, acknowledging the faith, patience, and unwavering support that stood by him through the time. The understated yet emotionally charged note reflected the actor’s humility, revealing an artist who values connection over celebration. It wasn’t just a reaction to numbers—it was a salute to the people who turned belief into a phenomenon. This roaring comeback marks a defining moment in Ranveer Singh’s journey. With this film, he has not only reaffirmed his position as one of the finest actors of his generation but also proved his unparalleled ability to shoulder big-scale cinema while delivering performances that strike a chord. The records broken and milestones achieved are a testament to his star power, but more importantly, to his relentless commitment to his craft, which is being hailed across the industry. About Dhurandhar Dhurandhar also stars R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi, with Manav Gohil, Danish Pandor, Saumya Tandon, Gaurav Gera, and Naveen Kaushik in supporting roles. The film draws inspiration from real-life events involving geopolitical tensions and covert operations conducted by India’s RAW, particularly those associated with Operation Lyari, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and the crackdown on gangs and criminal syndicates. Ever since its release, the film has been subjected to polarised opinions. However, industry peers, critics, and fans alike have hailed the success as historic, with many calling it a reminder of why Ranveer remains one of the most exciting forces in Indian cinema today, with his chameleon-like ability to transform each time, displaying versatility and unmatched range at its peak with every project he does.
15 December,2025 12:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIt has been more than 4 decades since Anil Kapoor shared screen space with Jackie Shroff in Raj N. Sippy's 1984 action entertainer, Andar Baahar. Through his latest Instagram post, Anil revealed how the movie laid the foundation of their friendship, which continued to grow over time. He added that what once started as a healthy rivalry gradually turned into unconditional love and respect. Posting a few unseen precious moments from Andar Baahar on social media, Anil wrote, "On and off sets, ours was a friendship that grew in strength, quietly but surely. What was once a healthy rivalry, gently faded into the deepest respect and love for each other...41yearsofAndarBaahar and a friendship I'll cherish forever. (sic)." The remake of the 1982 Hollywood film 48 Hrs also stars Moon Moon Sen, Kim, and Danny Denzongpa in the key roles, along with others. Andar Baahar talks about a gangster named Shera (played by Danny Denzongpa) who refuses to share the loot from a bank robbery with his accomplice Raja (played by Anil Kapoor). Things get worse when Shera shoots Raja, leading to the arrest of both. Shera escapes from prison and kidnaps Raja's sister. Inspector Ravi Khanna (Played by Jackie Shroff) seeks the help of Raja to capture Shera. Over the years, Anil and Jackie have worked together in numrous other releases such as Ram Lakhan (1989), Karma (1986), Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998), Parinda (1989), Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993), 1942: A Love Story (1994), Trimurti (1995), Kala Bazaar (1989), and Shootout at Wadala (2013), along with others, cementing their friendship at every move. Up next, Anil will be seen in Suresh Triveni's Subedaar. Jointly backed by Vikram Malhotra and Anil Kapoor, the drama talks about Arjun Singh, a former soldier navigating the complexities of civilian life, while trying to heal his fractured relationship with his daughter Shyama (played by Radhikka Madan). This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 December,2025 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Shilpa Shirodkar celebrated a special birthday for her daughter, Anoushka Ranjit, with a heartwarming family dinner. The actress shared glimpses of the joyful occasion, highlighting the love, laughter, and togetherness that made the celebration truly memorable. Taking to her Instagram handle, Shilpa shared a series of images from the celebrations and wrote, “A perfect birthday dinner for a perfect daughter. Family, food, and endless joy.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shilpa Shirodkar Ranjit (@shilpashirodkar73) The images capture the mother-daughter duo sharing joyful moments, striking happy poses together. Other photos showcase them enjoying a delightful dinner with Anoushka’s father and other family members, reflecting a warm and loving family celebration. The proud mother also shared a throwback video of little Anoushka dancing to Priyanka Chopra’s hit song Desi Girl. For the caption, Shilpa wrote, “Happy Birthday to my sweet, sweet Anoushki! I’m sitting here thinking about how fast time goes, and honestly, no matter how many birthdays you celebrate … for me, you will always be my baby.” “Watching you grow and become the kind, thoughtful, and strong young woman you are today fills my heart with a pride I can’t even put into words. I am so incredibly proud of who you are becoming. You are truly my world, the greatest joy in my life, and, believe it or not, my very best friend. I love you more than all the stars in the sky. Have the most wonderful birthday, my baby! Mumma loves you so so so much A promise I make today and forever “mumma always has your back Continue Shinning my babyloo anoushkaranjit.” In terms of work, Shilpa Shirodkar recently featured in the film Jatadhara, which starred Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles. In an interview with IANS, the ex-Bigg Boss contestant had mentioned that what she really liked while shooting for the film was the clarity in vision of the director duo Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal. “The directors had such a clear vision of what they wanted to shoot, when they narrated the script to us, it was very clear that this is how it is going to be and we did nothing different, it was not that when we landed up on the set, it was totally different, differently shot or differently set. So as an actor, somewhere down the line, we knew exactly what we were getting into, obviously there is a switch on switch off button that we use every day in our lives, we don't carry anything home and luckily for us, this film was all shot in a single schedule.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 December,2025 11:54 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSVeteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha remembered the 'greatest showman' Raj Kapoor on his birth anniversary with a heartfelt social media post. Calling him a great source of inspiration, Shatrughan wrote on his X (Earlier known as Twitter) timeline, "Forever in our hearts, thinking of you today, 'the greatest showman' legendary & best RajKapoor the great source of inspiration for me always. (sic)" Shatrughan further recalled his working experience with Raj Kapoor in the 1976 actioner Khaan Dost. Forever in our hearts, thinking of you today, 'the greatest showman' legendary & best #RajKapoor the great source of inspiration for me always. Reminiscing about working together in 'Khan Dost' You are truly missed. Profound regards to the great Kapoor family. Long Live Raj… pic.twitter.com/1HlzncpFXw — Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) December 14, 2025 "Reminiscing about working together in 'Khan Dost' You are truly missed. Profound regards to the great Kapoor family. Long Live Raj Kapoor! BirthAnniversary", he added. Directed by Dulal Guha, Khaan Dost shares the tale of Ramdin Pandey (Played by Raj Kapoor), a naive and simple-minded constable in Nasik, who struggles to make ends meet. His life takes an unexpected turn when a notorious inmate named Rehmat Khan (Played by Shatrughan) talks him into aiding an escape. The project further features Mithu Mukherjee, Yogeeta Bali, Satyendra Kapoor, Sulochana Latkar, Asit Sen, Jagdish Raj, Maruti, and Chandulal in significant roles, along with others. The eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, made his acting debut at the young age of 10 with the 1935 film Inquilab. In 1948, the showman went on to found his own banner, R. K. Films, and made his directional debut with the musical drama Aag. Besides him, the movie also starred Nargis, Premnath, and Kamini Kaushal. Inspired by Charlie Chaplin, Raj Kapoor played characters based on The Tramp in many of his films, such as Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), and Mera Naam Joker (1970). Recognizing his contribution to Indian cinema, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1971. In addition to this, he was also bestowed with India's highest award in cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, in 1988. Raj Kapoor's grandchildren, Kareena, Ranbir, and Karisma, continue to rule Bollywood with their powerful performances. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 December,2025 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood star Ajay Devgn met Argentina football star Lionel Messi on Sunday. The football star was joined by Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul. Ajay Devgn met the football stars, who shook hands with him, before he was welcomed by the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis. Meanwhile, it was a memorable day for cricket and football fans alike present at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium as Argentina football icon Lionel Messi graced the venue with his presence as a part of his 'GOAT India Tour' 2025 and met Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri and the country's 'Bharat Ratna', the cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar. The event kick-started with the anchor hyping up the crowd, and the chants of 'Messi', 'Messi', 'Messi' filled the air as they all awaited the arrival of the beloved football legend. Reputed Indian DJ, DJ Chetas, started off the festivities by playing a set of songs curated for the occasion, with some popular Bollywood and English numbers ringing loud in the stadium, including Ed Sheeran's Sapphire and K'Naan's Wavin' Flag, the 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem and B Praak's Teri Mitti. Following that, a friendly football match took place between Indian Stars and Mitra Stars, with the former featuring actors Tiger Shroff, Jim Sarbh, Indian footballers Nikhil Poojari, and Bala Devi. Mitra Stars also featured Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri and his Bengaluru FC teammates Rahul Bheke and Chinglensana Singh Konsham. Messi and his teammates also spent valuable time on the pitch with girls footballers, who were part of the state's grassroots football project, 'Project Mahadeva'. It was a memorable moment for these young players, as they got to pass around the ball with perhaps the greatest footballer at the other end to see them and take the ball. Messi and his teammates took turns kicking footballs into the crowd, with each kick getting a louder roar than the previous one. Following this, the event concluded with the crowd chanting the names of Sachin and Messi one by one. Delhi will be Messi's final pit-stop of the 'GOAT India Tour' on Monday. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 December,2025 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIVeteran actor Ranjeet was seen dancing to his granddaughter Deeya’s tunes at her birthday bash, as the six-year-old got him grooving to the popular track by Flipperachi from the blockbuster film Dhurandhar, which is currently making waves at the box office. Ranjeet took to Instagram, where he shared a video of himself dancing on the viral song FA9LA by Bahraini rapper Flipperachi picturised on Akhaye Kumar in the Aditya Dhar film. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ranjeet (@ranjeetthegoli) Ranjeet looks relaxed in a loose, full-length olive-green kurta paired with a printed headscarf in earthy tones tied around the head, adding a casual, slightly bohemian touch. He wrote in the caption: “Ladkiya to Mujhe nachati hi rehti hai! Ab Dekho meri 6 saal ki granddaughter Deeya ne crazy banakar apne birthday pe dance karaya & I loved it Aap log bhi baccho ke saath aisa hi karo - fit rahoge.” “(Girls always keep making me dance! Now look, my six-year-old granddaughter Deeya went all out and made me dance at her birthday, and I loved it. You all should do the same with children — you’ll stay fit.)” Ranjeet shot to fame after playing a negative role in the film Sharmeelee, released in 1971. Sunil Dutt had recommended his name after liking his performance in Sawan Bhadon and Reshma Aur Shera. He went ahead to establish himself as a leading villain in the 1970s and early 1980s. Besides acting in hundreds of Hindi movies, he has also done a television serial Aisa Des Hai Mera and a couple of Punjabi films. The octogenarian was recently seen in the comedy thriller Housefull 5. The film features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer and Johnny Lever. A murder-mystery comedy, the film follows multiple impostors who claim to be the son of a recently deceased billionaire as they compete for his fortune aboard a luxury cruise ship. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 December,2025 10:57 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSDivya Dutta took to social media to share unseen moments from late veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s 90th birthday celebrations. The intimate gathering brought together stalwarts like Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Rajit Kapur, Atul Tiwari, filmmaker-actor Kunal Kapoor, and others. Taking to her Instagram handle, Divya shared a throwback image from the celebrations and captioned it as, “This day..last year...but memories live on...the fondeetvones. Happy bday shyambenegal !! Thankyou for the movies..thankyou for the life lessons..the experience, the joy of being on your sets and in your amazing company...alwqys n always lilove for you...” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) The nostalgic photo shows Shabana Azmi smiling and waving while seated next to Shyam Benegal. Divya Dutta, Naseeruddin Shah, and others can be seen standing behind them, striking a pose. For the unversed, Veteran Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away on December 23, 2024, just days after celebrating his 90th birthday. Born on December 14, 1934, the legendary director died in Mumbai due to kidney-related ailments. The late filmmaker marked his milestone birthday on December 14 alongside Shabana Azmi, Divya Dutta, Naseeruddin Shah, Rajit Kapur, Atul Tiwari, and several others. Renowned for his iconic and award-winning films like Ankur, Bhumika, Manthan, and Nishant, Shyam Benegal leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in Indian cinema. He made his feature film debut with “Ankur” in 1974, starring Anant Nag and Shabana Azmi, a critically acclaimed work that won the National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film and established him as a pioneering filmmaker. His final directorial venture, Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023), portrayed the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Over his illustrious career, Benegal received multiple National Awards for films including Bhumika: The Role, Junoon, Arohan, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero, and Well Done Abba. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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