Late filmmaker Shyam Benegal has been honoured posthumously with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 70th Filmfare Awards on Saturday.

The award was presented by filmmaker Karan Johar, celebrating Benegal’s cinematic legacy and his visionary storytelling skills. Shyam Benegal’s daughter, Pia Benegal, was present at the event, accepting the award on her late father’s behalf.

“He is missed terribly by me, my family, and all those who were close to him, as he touched many, many people, both professionally and personally. He was a truly magical person, and I accept this with great happiness and pride,” his daughter said, as per Filmfare’s official social media handle.

The ‘Manthan’ director passed away on December 23, 2024, at the age of 90 in Mumbai’s Wockhardt Hospital.

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