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Shyam Benegal

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Film director

Shyam Benegal

Indian director and screenwriter (1934 to 2024)

Shyam Benegal was born on December 14, 1934 and died on December 23, 2024, aged 90.

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Born
December 14, 1934, Trimulgherry
Died
December 23, 2024
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Country
India, British Raj
Known as
Film director

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  • Shyam Benegal was born on a Friday.
  • Shyam Benegal would have turned 92 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: June 14. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
  • Shyam Benegal belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Shyam Benegal born?

Shyam Benegal was born on December 14, 1934 and died on December 23, 2024, aged 90.

What is Shyam Benegal’s zodiac sign?

Sagittarius, born December 14.