Famous Hindi cinema producer (director) Shyam Benegal died on Monday. It is being told that he was ill for some days and was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. But, Shyam could not win the battle against the disease and he died on Monday evening around 7 o'clock. His sudden demise is a big loss for Hindi cinema.

Celebrated his 90th birthday just 9 days ago
Let us tell you that recently Shyam Benegal celebrated his 90th birthday. According to the information, his birthday was celebrated on 14 December. But, this sudden news on Monday broke the hearts of millions of his fans.

Shyam Benegal was suffering from this disease
The media quoted Benegal's daughter Pia as saying that Shyam Benegal was suffering from chronic kidney disease. He had reached the last stage of this disease, for which he was also undergoing treatment. But, he breathed his last on Monday evening. At present, it is not known on which day his last rites will be performed.

Started career as copywriter
Let us tell you that Shyam Benegal was born in 1934 in Secunderabad. He started his career as a copywriter and then with his hard work he achieved a big position in Hindi cinema. It is said that Shyam Benegal started his film direction career in the year 1974

First of all he directed this film
A film named 'Ankur' was released, which is said to be the first film made under his direction. Then, in 1986, he also stepped into the world of TV and directed his serial named 'Yatra'.

Benegal's films won 8 National Awards
The contribution of Shyam Benegal in Hindi cinema cannot be forgotten. The films made by him have won about 8 National Awards. Not only this, Shyam Begnal has also received the 'Dada Saheb Phalke' award.