Shyam Benegal’s Last Interview | Recorded in October 2024

[@rakeshteaches5218]

I am burning with envy 🙃 precious aaaar

[@travelandfood8560]

He is such a great filmmaker that he cured my insomnia through his films. 😁🤣

[@rakeshteaches5218]

@travelandfood8560 A peaceful night's sleep that's what matters in this robotic life. I'm glad you're thankful, only if you are. 😉

[@bhagyashreedwivedi5769]

Where are you samdish bhaiya ???? Please cover our protest in prayagraj... We are on road from past 2 days..today is 3rd day....but the uppsc commission is not listening to our demands...there are approximately 25000 students on road at the moment including girls and specially abled personnnel...Please cover us...I have been a follower of your videos from the time of schoopwhoop.. Please samdish bhaiya ...do visit

[@shwetakataria7271]

Plujxj. V km Lo ll​@@rakeshteaches5218

[@pratoshkarbhari543]

@@travelandfood8560 Although I love this filmmaker and his films a lot, your comment is going to make me laugh more.

[@sahilpawarr]

Samdish you are truly blessed to get to interview first Sitaram Yechury and Shyam Benegal before they passed. May their soul rest in peace.

[@smitamin5853]

Modi ji ko bhi de cena chahiye is hisaab se to

[@pankajvkbansal]

@@smitamin5853 how do you even live with such mentality. Hope everyone is safe at your home.

[@mbbsnerd]

Samdish kahi panauti toh nahi 😢

[@smitamin5853]

@@mbbsnerd Nahi bhaai.. hum to use panauti ka interview lene ko bol rahe hai.. wo to khud gem hai

[@NahidFatimaAkram]

I know right! He did an interview with Sitaram Yechury sir twice!!! And Now Shyam Benegal sir. Wow! Legends of India we were born in! Samdish you are damn lucky! Bless you Bro!

[@yash1140]

This interview is so timely and fortunate in hindsight, not only did Samdish manage to interview this man one last time, but it also managed to be such an amazing reflection of Shyam's sprawling career and artistry. Not only that, the fact that this interview was almost accidental, and on the verge of not happening makes it all the more special. RIP Mr Benegal, you'll forever be one of the greatest to ever do it

[@rugwedabhatkar1845]

It's a proper closure for the rest of the world

[@arkasamanta5639]

After one month of this interview today he passed away... End of an Era and thank you samdhish for this thank you very very much 😢😢😢😢😢

[@gravitymusic]

"I never stop." Gotta move with that energy till the end man. R.I.P. to a true legend 🕊️

[@ArpitGangwal]

In the middle of the interview. The way Shyam Benegal Ji is articulating his thoughts in this age is something so beautiful. We are blessed to have this modern day interview of one of the greatest Filmmaker of India. Thank you Samdhish for this.

[@namratabasu9599]

Thank you for doing this interview. The legend is no more. RIP.

[@seriesclips8731]

Samdish this is ur actual trophy.....this interview 🎉

[@rajesshkr215]

💯

[@PankajGNandi]

#nufsaid

[@Spoomoo25]

100🎉%

[@smitamin5853]

haan bhaai.. aaj ki news sun kar to yahi lag raha. hai

[@Umapaarvati]

Nature indeed stoped him. This is truly saddening. This man left an unforgettable mark on this world. He let us know that "He was here" through his films. A legend. May his soul rest in peace. 🕊️

[@johnswilljonas1]

Please interview Gulzar Saab. I want to understand his thought process. I aspire to write for myself sometime in my life and look forward to understand Gulzar Saabs perspective.

[@akshaygupta9862]

Agreed

[@ShivS-xl4hv]

+1

[@ishavatsyayan]

Yes

[@qaif]

A place to begin with is the gulzar interview at guftagoo , it's an amazing interview which explores his journey and thought process , it has so much depth, it can make you cry and think and ponder on your own life even

[@nitishflix]

+1

[@aandy1980s]

Finally someone did an interview with this legend.Thank you so much.I always wondered why does'nt anyone interview Shyam Benegal.He is one living legend we have.

[@kunaljadhav9645]

This interview shows Samdish's real talent as a professional interviewer. The switching of energy for someone like Rajkumar Rao to Shyam Benegal shows his acumen and consideration for different guests of completely different ages and appeal. One of his best interviews for sure❤

[@kamalkushwah574]

You stole my words for him.

[@mukulkdas]

This is the best interview I have watched in recent times. I was so moved by Mr. Benegal's words. At 90, he can recall so many things so clearly ,he described them without losing the flow or any words. Absolute legends. Thanks, Samdish; great job done man!

[@theswapnilsaga]

Yeah man! Even I thought the same how easily he could remember most of the details and have a good memory at this age!

[@kaizenTechVideos]

Probably, the only director who is actively working in his 80s... Shyamji is super passionate about his work.

[@zenduthakare]

The treatment of the video is intentionally 'slow'. No background music. No jump cuts. Interesting. I liked it.

[@musictorelax306]

Samdish..bhai...thanks for this legends interview...i wont stop..unless offcourse nature stops me...RIP shyam bengal ji

[@phungbili]

Oh my god, he's so adorable. And very well conducted interview. In spite of never having watched youtube, not knowing who Samdish was, Mr. Benegal was so warm towards him. I think the credit goes to both the interviewer and interviewee for this really heartwarming conversation. ❤

[@KuldeepSingh-ud1lc]

Ye bahut bada interview hai bhai.... Ye archives me rahna chahiye... This is historical in every sense.. Great going buddy.

[@insane_monk96]

Just heard, Shyam Bengal is no more... So heartbreaking😢😢😢😢

[@TandonOberoi]

Just when i was reminiscing about Shoojit Sircar's fabulous interview... Samdish dishes out the epitome of all interviews...How are you going to top this Samdish :)

[@Pitashri101]

This way he is going to land Gulzaar Sahab 's interview.

[@TandonOberoi]

@ yeah agree..!! I hope he does..

[@abdulrahmankhan667]

OMG. The best thing ever. Shyam Benegal himself. Definitely the G.O.A.T.

[@namansarawgi3813]

Here after his passing, Samdish captured the greatness of a man whom we'll remember forever. I'm just glad I could watch this interview . May his soul find peace! Om Shanti ! 🙏

[@syedt4243]

Now I'll say, samdish is going places 😊❤

[@norabdahal6055]

Fr 😔😔🙏🏼

[@documentin9171]

Next, we need Samdish interview with Johnny Sins.

[@astroshivadotcom]

If you ask me to choose between hundred DVDs of great films and this interview, I would pick this interview. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation. The best episode of your life. Shyam babu - What a legend. I loved all his films. I still go back and rewatch some of his masterpieces...

[@akshetmohanka345]

Shyam ji is one of the directors who never made an average film. Every film had a lot to tell. This was one of the most amazing interviews ever. It’s impressive how Samdish did his best to keep the conversation flowing, which helped Shyam Benegal become more engaged as the interview progressed.

[@sonvirrana]

7 minutes into the video, one thought is engulfing my mind, let's get Naseeruddin Shah on the Unfiltered. Oh man that will be so great.

[@faisalabedin2002]

Last 3 minutes of the video is so cute. Watching this legendary director discover KZbin for the first time was such a heartwarming moment! It's amazing to see someone who's given us so much magic on screen now learning about this platform. Truly adorable!

[@basilaabdullatheef7765]

5:43

[@mahuyamukherjee370]

You made my day. To interview somebody as big as Shyam Benegal is a hurricane task. Loved how Samdish interviewed without pushing when he was forgetting and trying to giving him clue is something to learn from. Loved it. Thank you.

[@hiteshpuri1]

Last few minutes brought tears in my eyes. Probably the finest Indian Director is learning about KZbin. It is tragic, ironic and yet adorable on so many different levels. A reflection of the tragedy of ageing.

[@pujabandyopadhyay9395]

But the good part is that he felt good on learning something new that is beautiful ❤️

[@tusharkamat]

Dear Samdish, I was a subscriber of your channel for a long time.. then at some point I unsubscribed because I couldn't handle your overtly vigorous energy.. but after this interview I have subscribed again.. I had tears of joy while watching this video, may be because there was truth and only truth.. and to be honest, I have not watched many of Mr. Benegal's films.. but I respect this man for his honesty, integrity and true humility.. May god bless him with a long life.. and may god bless you too.. sending lots of love..

[@therandomaffair]

Samdish, thank you for interviewing Mr. Shyam Benegal. This is a Golden podcast now. RIP Benegal Sir.

[@rajikasharma4090]

Samdish has taken this interview very sensibly. I don’t think anyone has asked such questions to him. Thanks for this gem!

[@juhisadhu2324]

Awwwww.. Teaching a senior citizen how to use their mobile..it's the best thing you have taught the next generation..thank you for this lovely candid interview with living legend!!

[@debdeepchatterjee3714]

We have lost our gem today! Thanks a lot Samdish for making this podcast. From the date of release of this episode till the date I always do comeback to hear him. Thanks sir for blessing us with your creation. Rest in peace Legend!🤍

[@msguruprasad1]

Samdhish...You may not realise this. You have got someone like Shyam Benegal speaking from his decades of experience - a video worth watching even after many more decades. Even though Mr Benegal may not remember the names, his clarity of thought and putting forward his views are priceless. Gentleman, humble, at the same time very realistic and an art worshipper - something that we want to see more often in India's diaspora of art and literature. A true piece of history and filmography, from Mr Benegal's lens.

[@Jyothirmayee-l3o]

This interview lives on. ❤ What a timing that this interview happened, destiny !!!!

[@aniljohn13]

37:16 The cricketer Shyam couldnt recollect must be ML Jaisimha.. if not then 2nd guess is Tiger Pataudi.. or may even be Salim Durrani. Wonderful to see this interview. Shyam is a National Treasure. Thanks Samdheesh

[@weirdverma]

YASS. I thought of Jaisimha too

[@mightseemmad]

He is so articulate at this age! It says something about the life and experiences of a person growing up with an affluence of thought. So verbose. It is lovely

[@manavjeetmalik3082]

Samdish..thank you brother ♥️ I m pursuing my PhD on Shyam Benegal’s parallel cinema…everything related to him is a treasure for me

[@ZYX1097-y7q]

It's been only one month to this interview. And shyam benegal passed today ..i wish that you would have interviewed him again after 5 years but that was not the plan of almighty. But still we could see him last time because of you samdhish....😊😊

[@dibyendudasd4694]

This is just incredible piece of interview. How time flies by..we have grown up on his films since the 70s.. saw him having those dark beard and then gradually greying and lo he is in this 90s.And what articulation and memory at this age. Great work by Samdish to converse the right way to a person of this age and stature. You mentioned Govind Nihlani.. please please bring us an interview with him. These two were the Pioneers and identified with meaningful cinema.

[@madhubang069]

Thanks for doing this! loved the interview :)

[@NehaBindal-do7to]

Don't know why but the way Mr Benegal was speaking gave me teary eyes throughout this conversation... What a delight! Thankyou Samdish..

[@Spoomoo25]

Second that

[@ayushtandon4479]

thank you so much for being you., Samdish and bringing people like Shyam Benegal on the show. Its an honour to watch him talk as well as get inspired by the groundedness this man or people from the 90s still carry within them. Thank you once again!

[@dworldlovesme]

Now Samdish has peaked!! Thankyou for the interview

[@anwarghouse]

Such a beautiful conversation with one of the best filmmakers our country has ever produced. Never ever expected such an intimate conversation with Sir Benegal. Thank you Samdish, may your pride grow 🙏🏻 ❤

[@creativity2598]

I like how carefully slow and calm Samdish is talking to him

[@adhirshalini]

This is how an interview should take place of a genius, of a wise old man. I started watching this interaction at around 1200 in the night and just couldn’t leave it in between. Mr Shyam Benegal was and is one of my favourite film maker and I have seen most of his films since I was in my 20s. Watching this interview made me understand why did I like his cinema all these years and what stuff these great men are made of.. And what a way to conclude the talk by this 90 years old genius by saying “ More one lives, less he knows”… Such a pleasure to watch this, some really intellectually stimulating stuff after long 😊

[@ShauryaAMehta]

What a heartwarming interview Samdish ❤ Shyam Benegal ji, the legend himself and as candid as this could’ve been. Throughly enjoyed all of it, from start to finish. Thank you for doing this OR *not* doing this 😅

[@anuragnamdev8780]

Never imagined I could see a Shyam Benegal interview after all these years with no interviews and that is when he is 90. Thankyou Samdish!

[@VijayDChauhaan]

You are Lucky Samdish to get his Last Interview 🥺 RIP Legend🙏

[@MechExplained]

Seeing this legend for the last time,hearing the legend himself speak to us about all his thoughts . Some people are like these who have pinned their primes with such enthusiasm ,energy and life to see for us . Shyam Benegal was one of the last legends. Adios Captain!

[@gurdeepkaurbansal3114]

Just heard the sad news 😢 Samdish thanks for bringing this to us 🙏🏼

[@albusdumbledore779]

Thank u for another iconic conversation...can't wait for more

[@khursheedrind3232]

He’s responsible for bringing such unique independent cinema that shaped the Hindi cinema and world cinema films like #Kalyug #Zubeidaa #Ankur #Manthan #Mandi #Junoon #BhumikaTheRole #Mammo #Nishant the guy who made modern mahabharta with shashi kapoor and re shaped the industry and cinema forever grateful to him and his iconic films 0:00

[@mustafakhandwala7673]

Just watched this Interview Today in the Afternoon and Now hearing of His Death. May the Great Filmmaker Rest in Peace.

[@bastabdeytravelvlogs5572]

Rest in peace legend❤❤ Thank you Samdish for interviewing this legend!! Enjoyed the last few minutes it was so cute

[@ivikas_roy]

The gem of this interview is in the last bit where Samdish is showing shyam ji what youtube is and how to use it. The curiosity in his eyes. Oh man crazy 😊🤌

[@nostalgiahunter1]

Rest in Peace Legend, you're always alive and inspiring with your cinema. Saw the human side of a great filmmaker with this interview, thankful to Samdhish for bringing out the natural side of Indian Cinema's greatest assets

[@sarabjitsingh5327]

Shyam Benegal ji got a chance to revisit his life. he'll be happy today.he relived part of his life thru u. acha kaam kiyaa bro.........

[@theswapnilsaga]

Thank you for this! Really, I just saw the face of Mr. Benegal and started watching. It was like meeting someone from past or may be interviewing one of the Dinosaurs of Indian Cinema! Just a great experience, felt connected. He needed to be recorded, quite unexpected to see him❤. Thank you again

[@phungbili]

Heard that he died and came here to see one of his most lively interviews. ❤

[@jenniferjalaludeen4687]

I have seen almost all of your interviews, but this one is surely going to be memorable! For a 90 year old Mr. Benegal was so fluid, clear & sharp in his conversation. Also kudos to you for taming that usual enthusiasm of yours & matching upto his energy :) Your best one yet!!

[@sagarikapatil9507]

Love how Samdish is carrying an 'Aww' expression throughout the interview. Amazing thing available on the internet today!!

[@NikhilSingh42]

Hahaha fun wathcing the film student inside Samdish go through such a range of feelings when a legend like Benegal says he does not care about his legacy.This interview is a great thing to watch in your 30s for me I think. Kind of crazy that many who consider him an inspiration have already retired, and he is still so relatable. I laughed a lot, and it was also amazing how someone could honestly speak about both Nehru and his daughter, during the emergency and after too, and how he could casually call Gandhi artless but shrewd. Once again thanks a lot Samdish and team. Also for teaching sir how to consume content on youtube.

[@richarastogi2224]

Most loveable ,sensitive person ❤ he brought real Cinema 🎥 to home and heart❤❤ Samdish it seems very tough and humble talk with such a fantastic person 👏 ❤️

[@MihikaGarg-wk7no]

Samdish, this interview is the closest to my heart. Thank you so very much. My heart just lit up watching Mr. Benegal talk this comfortably, there were instances in this video wherein nothing but pure excitement and innocence could be seen on Mr. Benegal's face and it was a real delight. My heart just melted as a huge admirer watching another admirer asking Mr. Benegal about his childhood, and his early life. Great great work.

[@Yuvraaj_07]

Shyam benegal ji We Watch your Masterpieces on KZbin.....You still inspiring generations.....Samdhish showing how to handle KZbin to one of the Greatest filmmakers Ever was such a cute thing ❤ Shyam benegal ji you are pride of this nation❤

[@jimmymathew390]

What i most liked about this interview is that it wasn't an interview, it was jus a talk between two people, enquiring about their thoughts. You were extremely patient and You did a great job.

[@IMDGOD.]

Rest in peace legend! Thank you for inspiring & paving path for a lot of us. Om Shanti!

[@abhiraajchaudhary8091]

First time I saw diff samdish in any interview,so much of reverence,since he was student of shyam sir films ,his eyes asking him questions,shyam bengal cinema changed generations how to look at cinema , it's one of the best interviews ever

[@akshatnamdev6554]

One of those episodes which we were waiting from a long time… Finallyyyy 🧿

[@ujjwalkhairnar6931]

This archive will help future generations. Thank you Samdish 🎉❤

[@aaquibhussain236]

“You have to find expression”, “The ability to find expression is not the easiest thing !!” Lines from the one and only imperfectly “perfect” filmmaker… @samdish your ability as an interviewer peaked , when you cud elucidate this …

[@tanmaysharma3899]

You were Really Lucky to have this conversation @Samdish at that time . Mr Benegal passed away today.

[@us863]

This interview is for the ages! Wow getting Shyam Benegal on an unhinged talk for over an hour is just brilliant! Thanks Samdish! Omg the ending - best! Teaching Mr Benegal how to get onto KZbin!

[@alvinanthony-b9c]

I envy you samdish, but not because you interview so many great personalities, but because you are natural. your IQ is high, You already knew who krishna menon was. Trust me not everybody knows that. This is how everyone should interview celebs and politicians, you make them feel so comfortable and secured that they speak their heart out. God bless you mere bhai..

[@satanikmondal5325]

Can't even imagine that he's no more today. Just had gone through this interview the day before yesterday. Samdish is really blessed/lucky in a way.. Ankur, Mandi, Manthan, Nishant, Bhumika, Junoon, Kalyug, Trikal… any other country and they would have worshipped Shyam Benegal. One of the greatest filmmakers from India. Travel well, Shyam Babu. 🙏

[@sargammehra1941]

Haven't seen such a beautiful interview in a long time. Well done team! Looking forward to seeing more such people here. Samdish, you teaching him youtube is the best😊

[@onikhil]

I feel like i am sitting with a very rare person and he is talking about different perspectives of a thing.

[@ancitgoswami8619]

Yaar Samdish, I have no words. This is the best hour anyone can spent in 2024. Hats off to you and the team..

[@ancitgoswami8619]

I noticed what you did with the director naming..."from Satyajeet Ray to Mehmood" 😉😉

[@manasmohanty4090]

Today's time most us wants to learn Hinduism by comparing it with other religions but it's a unique religion. It's not comparable & has no comparison.

[@buzztube1738]

It's a culture tbh not a religion

[@manavaware5078]

Thank you for doing this Samdish. I find myself so lucky to hear and see Mr. Benegal. I missed the chance to see him in person, he visited Jehangir Art Gallery where my dad had his exhibition going. Ofc I was young and did not really regret it back then. But now I do. And somewhere you filled that gap of regret for me.

[@abhishekkumar-yv6le]

Only channel where I don't skip the ad's love all your interviews samdish ❤

[@Goldy731]

Such a wonderful interview. I kept watching with a smile on my face. I have been to the photo studio in Lal Bazar and it used to be the only studio close to our house which did a wonderful job. Coming to films, I wish we had more filmmakers like him now and actors like Naseeruddeen Shah, Om Puri and Shabana Azmi. I try my best to introduce the younger generation to this era of films 😊. This is what Indian cinema is and not the present day Bollywood with mediocre actors and directors. Only few can boast of carrying the legacy of Indian cinema.

[@sonvirrana]

Discussion about Guru dutt could have done more, i would have loved that as we don't have much on Guru Dutt from anybody.

[@RaviKumarca]

I can't explain this interview in the most definitive sense, but I would say that it is one of the most beautiful conversations I have ever seen on KZbin. It's more of the way a man or especially a human being should be.

[@ThinkingSpirit]

If Samdish was an interviewer from film industry, he wouldn’t have ask such daring questions. That is the success of this interview. Mr. Benegal is such a tall personality that people from film industry would consider him like a God. 🎉. Samdish - I would have loved if you could have touch upon his opinion about God, who created Universe, etc.

[@indianhistorybuff]

He did briefly.

[@khakimo100]

What an amazing interview! Shyam Benegal is among my favourite film directors, and Mandi the favourite of his films. I loved the playfulness of your interview. I wish you had the time to talk about music in his films, and specifically his relationship with Vanraj Bhatia. Thank you for a great interview!

[@roopasharma238]

My maternal grandfather also walked from Burma to Calcutta when the Japanese attacked Burma in 1942. By nani and the kids left Rangoon on the last ship that left for Calcutta.

[@LeenaShirsat]

Thank you for this interview!!!!!it is overwhelming for our generation who grew up watching his movies on DD... I am so so happy to see him!!!!

[@amitsrivastava357]

You put right questions and got insightful answers. Benegal sir was fabulous. You were trespassing at some points.

[@akashsultania9394]

Mr. Shyam Benegal passed away just now. Samdish, you were lucky that you got a chance to interact with him in your lifetime. Hope this interview will always bring a smile to your face!

[@ekamsat429]

A number of puerile quips aside, the interviewer pulls off a decent job in capturing the wonderful aura of the great director.

[@chawinashube]

such a great interview it is, may his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti. the way he smiled at the end of this interview, heart-warming

[@gruntgobshite]

The cricketer he was alluding to was probably Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi.

[@amritsaluja5267]

Even i thought so

[@susheragon]

I thought it was Gundappa Vishwanath

[@ArnavPushkar]

Or maybe Farookh Engineer

[@farhansharf2022]

What a matured interview. Samdish, take a bow!!

[@nikhiltoky1]

One of the BEST interviews!

[@kssonal]

Thank you Samdish for this interview.

[@tushrpanchal]

2nd best film maker of India. Nobody would've thought of interviewing him in today's day and age.

[@Sk933Khurshid]

Who was first?

[@SajalKr]

​@@Sk933KhurshidRay I guess. Thats the consensus.

[@Sk933Khurshid]

@@SajalKr 👍👍

[@shovanchowdhury4466]

Nothing’s more satisfying than seeing people achieve what they deserve. Much love to you, Samdhish brother, from Bangladesh!