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The Master: Shyam Benegal(2022)

4.0/10
Hindi100 mins

The Master: Shyam Benegal (2022) is a 100-minute Hindi film directed by Khalid Mohammed. Starring Neena Gupta, Khalid Mohammed and Shama Zaidi. With an audience rating of 4.0/10, The Master: Shyam Benegal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
13 October 2022
Director
Khalid Mohammed
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 40m
GudVibe Rating
4.0/10

Storyline

A personal portrait of director Shyam Benegal, made by his collaborator, Khalid Mohammed

A filmmaker's life, through a friend's lens.

Film Details

4.0Rating
100Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date13 October 2022

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshipjustice
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally planned as a biography but became a personal tribute after Benegal's passing.
  • Khalid Mohammed used never-before-seen home videos from Benegal's family archives.
  • It includes rare interviews with actors like Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah from Benegal's early sets.
  • The documentary was shot on a low budget over three years, mostly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • It features behind-the-scenes stories from Benegal's films like 'Ankur' and 'Nishant'.
  • The film had a limited release, primarily screened at film festivals in India and abroad.
  • Mohammed also included his own narration as both a collaborator and friend of Benegal.

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