‘Shyam Benegal’s cinema was a mirror to women’s struggles’

Lucknow: The 104th birth anniversary of Shankar Dayal Tiwari was commemorated at the Urdu Akademi on Saturday with a programme celebrating cinema. The event featured a special screening of Shyam Benegal's classic film Mandi, followed by a discussion on his contribution to Indian cinema.Actor and author, Atul Tiwari, said, "Shyam Benegal's cinema was a mirror to the silent struggles of oppressed women in India. His films gave a voice to those unheard, weaving stories that resonated with reality." A documentary on Benegal's career was also showcased. Alok Bajpai, psychiatrist and author, equated Benegal's storytelling with that of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. "Shyam Benegal's cinema runs parallel to Satyajit Ray's in its nuanced portrayal of human emotions and social realities said Bajpai. TNN