Shyam Benegal, Renowned Filmmaker Dies At 90, Was Suffering From Kidney-Related Issues

Shyam Benegal Death News: Renowned filmmaker was reportedly suffering from kidney-related health issues.

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Written By: Satata Karmakar | Updated : December 23, 2024 8:23 PM IST

Shyam Benegal Death News: Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal breathed his last on Monday. He was 90. According to reports, he was suffering from kidney-related issues. The news about his demise was confirmed by his daughter Pia Benegal.

He was admitted to the intensive care unit at Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital, just days after he turned 90 on December 14.

His daughter Pia Benegal said her father was suffering from chronic kidney disease. "He passed away at 6.38 pm at Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai Central. He had been suffering from chronic kidney disease for several years but it had gotten very bad. That's the reason for his death," Ms Pia said.

This is a breaking news. More details are awaited.

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