RIP Shyam Benegal: Here's A List Of Awards Ace Filmmaker Received In His Glittering Career

Ace filmmaker Shyam Benegal died on Monday at the ge of 90. In his life time, Shyam Benegal delivered several iconic films. In his illustrious career, Shyam Benegal received prestigious national honors to international recognitions. His work has significantly impacted the landscape of Indian filmmaking, earning him a distinguished place among the greats.

Here’s a comprehensive list of awards won by Shyam Benegal:

National Film Awards

- In 1975, "Ankur" was awarded the National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film.

- "Nishant" received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 1976.

- The 22nd National Film Awards saw "Manthan" being recognized.

- Benegal was awarded the National Film Award for Best Screenplay for "Bhumika: The Role" in 1978.

- "Junoon" won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 1979.

- The 27th National Film Awards recognized "Arohan".

- In 2005, Benegal was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his overall contribution to Indian cinema.

- "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero" received the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration.

- "Well Done Abba" won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues in 2009.

Non-Feature Films

- Best Historical Reconstruction for "Nehru" in 1984.

- Best Biographical Film for "Satyajit Ray" in 1985.

Feature Films

- Best Director for "Trikal" in 1986.

- Best Feature Film in Hindi for "Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda" in 1993.

- "Mammo" won Best Feature Film in Hindi in 1995.

- Best Feature Film in English for "The Making of the Mahatma" in 1996.

- Best Feature Film in Urdu for "Sardari Begum" in 1997.

- "Samar" won Best Feature Film in 1999.

- Best Feature Film on Family Welfare for "Hari-Bhari" in 1999.

- Best Feature Film in Hindi for "Zubeidaa" in 2001.

- The Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration for "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero" in 2005.

- Best Film on Other Social Issues for "Well Done Abba".

Filmfare Awards

- Best Director for "Junoon" in 1980.

International Recognitions

- Nominated for the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival for "Nishant" in 1976.

- "Ankur" was nominated for the Golden Berlin Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1974.

- Won the Golden Prize at the Moscow International Film Festival for "Kalyug" in 1981.

- Nominated for the Golden St. George for "Sardari Begum" in 1997 at the Moscow International Film Festival.

Other Honors

- Received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the All Lights India International Film Festival in 2015.

- Awarded the B. N. Reddy National Award for contribution to Indian Cinema.

- Homi Bhabha Fellowship (1970–72).

- Honored with the Padma Shri in 1976.

- Sovietland Nehru Award in 1989.

- Padma Bhushan in 1991.

- D. Litt. Honoris Causa from the University of Calcutta in 2012.

- ANR National Award in 2013.

- D. Litt. "Honoris Causa" from ITM University, Gwalior (M.P.) in 2016.

Shyam Benegal's contributions to cinema are not only vast but varied, touching upon different genres and themes, which have been recognized both nationally and internationally. His work continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences alike.