From Ankur To Zubeidaa: Shyam Benegal’s Most Iconic Films That Will Never Be Forgotten

Ankur (1974): Shyam Benegal’s directorial debut, Ankur is a powerful commentary on social inequality and exploitation.

Manthan (1976): This is a powerful socio-political film that follows the story of a cooperative dairy movement in a rural village.

Mammo (1994): Mammo is a heart-wrenching story about an elderly woman, played by Farida Jalal, who, after losing her family in the 1947 partition, attempts to reunite with her estranged relatives.

Bhumika (1977): Starring Smita Patil, ‘Bhumika’ is a semi-autobiographical account of the life of Hansa Wadkar, a Marathi actress.

Mandi (1983): This satirical comedy-drama explores the lives of a group of prostitutes in a small town.

Nishant (1975): In ‘Nishant’, Benegal delves deeper into the socio-political structure of rural India.

Zubeidaa (2001): Starring Karisma Kapoor, Zubeidaa is a romantic drama that explores the complexities of love, loyalty and identity.