Kareena Shares Her All-Time Favorite Shyam Benegal Film Featuring Sister Karisma
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Mumbai, Dec 24 (NationPress) Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan has revealed that her top pick from Shyam Benegal, the trailblazer of India's parallel cinema, is the film “Zubeidaa”, released in 2001.
Kareena took to her Instagram stories to share a poster of “Zubeidaa”, which features her sister Karisma Kapoor, renowned actress Rekha, and Manoj Bajpayee.
She adorned the poster with a heart emoji in her caption.
Acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee also shared a scene from the movie that includes the filmmaker, Karisma, and himself.
He expressed: “A tragic loss for Indian cinema. Shyam Benegal was not merely a legend; he was a visionary who transformed storytelling and inspired countless individuals. Collaborating with him on Zubeidaa was a life-changing experience, introducing me to his distinctive narrative style and deep understanding of performances.”
“I will always cherish the lessons I absorbed under his guidance. It was a true privilege to have had the chance to work with him. His legacy will endure in the tales he crafted and the lives he influenced. Rest in peace Shyam Babu, Om Shanti.
“Zubeidaa” features a stellar cast including Surekha Sikri, Rajit Kapoor, Lillete Dubey, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, and Shakti Kapoor.
The film is the final installment in a trilogy that began with Mammo (1994) and continued with Sardari Begum (1996). It narrates the story of the tragic actress Zubeida Begum, who became the wife of Hanwant Singh from Jodhpur and was the mother of the film's screenwriter, Khalid Mohamed.
Shyam Benegal, the pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, passed away on Monday at the age of 90.
Recently, Kareena captivated her followers with her natural beauty showcased in the latest “frozen face” series.
The actress embraced a fresh, makeup-free look in her recent photos. On Monday, Kareena shared spontaneous images on her Instagram, captioning them, “The frozen face series.” In these pictures, Khan is seen wearing a white and black jacket paired with a grey neck muffler.
The ‘Jab We Met’ actress also shared several vacation snapshots as she geared up for Christmas celebrations. The images included her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, and their eldest son, Taimur. One of the pictures captured Taimur standing in front of an impressive Christmas tree.
