THE FOUNDER
Shyam Benegal
(1934–2024)
Shyam Benegal was not just a filmmaker; he was a cultural institution in himself, a pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, and one of the most revered storytellers of modern India.
Across six decades, he redefined Indian filmmaking through socially conscious, humanist narratives - Ankur, Nishant, Manthan, Bhumika, Mandi, Samar and Zubeidaa among them - that explored the lives of ordinary people with rare emotional nuance.
CARRYING THE LEGACY FORWARD
A Shared Purpose. A Collective Journey.
Partner & Producer
Pia S Benegal
Pia Benegal is an acclaimed costume designer and producer with over three decades in film and television, known for her work on Zubeidaa, Dil Se, and Bose: The Forgotten Hero. As Partner and Producer at SBSF, she brings design mastery and a commitment to nurturing the next generation of cinematic voices.
Producer
Satish Sharmma
Satish Sharmma is a filmmaker, actor, and producer with over 20 years in Indian and international cinema, having led major productions including Mujib: The Making of a Nation. At SBSF, he brings this experience to mentoring aspiring filmmakers and championing cinema as a tool for social impact.
I believe in simple stories, told simply,
that leave you thinking.
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Shyam Benegal
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