Many paid tribute to the filmmaker on social media platform X.

NEW DELHI (AP) — Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney disease. He was 90.

Shyam Benegal dies: Known for his socially conscious storytelling, he tackled issues like gender inequality, class struggles, and the complexities of post-independence India, shaping generations of filmmakers and inspiring lasting change.

Shyam Benegal dies: Despite being unwell for a long period, Shyam Benegal remained deeply engaged with his work, continuously working on new projects until the end. His death marks the end of an era in Indian cinema.