Veteran filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Shyam Benegal passed away on December 23, 2024, at the age of 90 after battling chronic kidney disease. His death has left a significant void in the film industry, with tributes pouring in from stars like Shabana Azmi, Manoj Bajpayee, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, and others. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis expressed condolences, calling Benegal's passing the end of an era, and praised his monumental role in shaping parallel cinema and influencing Indian storytelling.