Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away at the age of 90 today (December 23). The 90-year-old filmmaker died around 6:30 pm at a hospital in Mumbai, his daughter Pia Benegal confirmed to the media. His exceptional storytelling, realistic portrayal of characters, and profound cinematic depth earned him critical acclaim throughout his career. His death has left many of his contemporaries and industry friends deeply heartbroken, along with his fans.