Kalyug to Manthan, highest-rated Shyam Benegal films on IMDB
Suraj ka Satvan Ghoda: This 1992 film, although seemingly simple on surface, told a complex myriad of narratives with a deeply philosophical subtext.
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Ankur: This film marked the debut of Shabana Azmi and Shyam Benegal, making them overnight flagbearers of parallel cinema movement.
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Kalyug: A modern adaptation of Mahabharat, Kalyug was a gritty and impactful movie starring the best of art-house and mainstream acting talent.
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Mammo: A far cry from Benegal's quintessential socialist filmmaking style, Mammo treaded the path between personal and political with a beautiful balance.
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Bose The Forgotten Hero: Although it was not well received back when it released, this Bose biopic starring Sachin Khedekar in the lead has emerged to have a cult following among movie-lovers.
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Junoon: Based on a short story by Ruskin Bond, Junoon was Shyam Benegal's first tryst with big-budget scale, and the filmmaker came up triumphs without losing on his arthouse sensibilities.
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Manthan: This is a landmark film for many reasons - mainly for its earthy storytelling but mostly because it was funded by 5 lakh milk farmers from Gujarat who just wanted their story to be told.