Consider the following statements about a prominent film personality of India: He was born in Hyderabad. He emerged in the 1970s with a series of films that challenged mainstream Bollywood. He became widely known for Bharat Ek Khoj, a landmark 53-episode television series. He directed a 2023 biopic about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Identify the personality from the following:
- A. Govind Nihalani
- B. Girish Karnad
- C. Shyam Benegal ✓
- D. Mani Ratnam
Correct Answer: C. Shyam Benegal
Explanation
Shyam Benegal directed the series 'Bharat Ek Khoj' and the 2023 biopic 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation' about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
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