Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy, born in Purulia, a district in the eastern state of West Bengal, has made history by winning the Best Director Award in the Orizzonti section at the 82nd Venice Film Festival with her debut film Songs of Forgotten Trees. She is the first Indian director to win this award.
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Renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies, aged 90
Benegal is survived by his wife, Nira Benegal and daughter Pia.
