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Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, known for award-winning classics like Nishant and Manthan, passes away at 90.

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Shyam Benegal passes away

Shyam Benegal had been battling chronic kidney disease for some time. The veteran director recently celebrated his 90th birthday on December 14. Acclaimed filmmaker Shyam Benegal, known for award-winning films like Ankur, Bhumika, Manthan, and Nishant, has passed away at 90. His daughter, Pia Benegal, confirmed the news of his demise to the Hindustan Times on Monday evening. “Yes, he has passed away. The loss is immense,” she said. “He had been unwell for a few years due to chronic kidney disease, which had worsened. We were aware this day would come. He passed away at 6:38 PM today at …

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Pankaj Tripathi’s brother-in-law passes away in a road accident; sister in critical condition.

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Pankaj Tripathi’s sister and brother-in-law were involved in a car accident last Saturday. Tragically, his brother-in-law succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident. Sarita Tiwari, sister of Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi, and her husband Rajesh Tiwari, also known as Munna Tiwari, were involved in a tragic road accident near GT Road in Nirsa around 4 PM last Saturday. Sadly, Rajesh Tiwari lost his life in the accident, while Sarita sustained serious injuries. She is currently undergoing treatment at the SNCU of Dhanbad Medical College Hospital. Rajesh Tiwari and his wife Sarita Tiwari were traveling from Kamalpur in Gopalganj, Bihar, to …

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