As per our current Database, Shyam Benegal is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Shyam Benegal is 90 years, 0 months and 13 days old. Shyam Benegal will celebrate 91rd birthday on a Sunday 14th of December 2025. Below we countdown to Shyam Benegal upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Shyam Benegal |
| Occupation | Director |
| Age | 90 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 14, 1934 (India) |
| Birthday | December 14 |
| Town/City | India |
| Nationality | India |
Shyam Benegal’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Shyam Benegal was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.
Creator of what became known in India as middle cinema and Director of award-winning films Ankur and Nashant.
He made his first film at age 12 on a camera given to him by his father.
He won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi over half a dozen times.
His daughter Pia was a costume designer.
He and Director Adoor Gopalakrishnan were both given the highest award in Indian cinema for lifetime achievement, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
