Shyam Benegal: Film-Maker of the Real India (P.B)

Shyam Benegal is one of India’s greatest filmmakers. In a career spanning five decades, he has made films that have won numerous national and international awards. He was a pioneer of alternative cinema as a serious art form, holding a mirror up to the inequalities and injustices in Indian society. His work, which has inspired generations of filmmakers, is also responsible for introducing the world to some of India’s finest actors. His cinema is not bound to any particular region, and he is perhaps the only filmmaker whose broad subject is India as a whole. This book examines Benegal’s evolution as a filmmaker, his selection and treatment of subjects, and how his use of cinematic techniques, as well as his philosophical views, have evolved and developed over the years. It also includes a chapter that discusses Benegal’s work in television for the first time, as well as an interview in which he speaks about various aspects of his craft. Written in an accessible style, this monograph provides a concise analysis of the works of a preeminent and influential filmmaker whose films offer a unique insight into the cultural history of post-independent India.Shyam Benegal AIS (AI Sheet)