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10 Shyam Benegal films and where to watch

Shyam Benegal film stills

Mid-Day
Entertainment
By Athulya
Published Dec 24, 2024

Nishant (1975)

A tale of oppression and rebellion in a village setting. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video or YouTube

Ankur

Benegal`s directorial debut, this film explores the socio-economic conditions in rural India. It is available for streaming on MUBI and YouTube

Manthan (1976)

Depicting the White Revolution in India, this film is available on Zee5. The film was recently re-released at Cannes

Bhumika (1977)

A biographical film about the life of a Marathi actress, accessible on Amazon Prime Video.

Mandi (1983)

The film is a satirical take on politics and prostitution. The film which has ensemble cast including Shabana, Smita is available on Zee5

Junoon (1978)

Set during the 1857 Indian Rebellion, this film can be streamed on MUBI

Welcome to Sajjanpur

A comedic portrayal of rural life and a smart political satire starring Shreyas Talpade. This film is on Amazon Prime Video

Zubeidaa (2001)

A woman`s quest for freedom and love starring Manoj Bajpayee and Karisma Kapoor. It is accessible on Zee5.

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