Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who passed away at 90, is remembered fondly by singer Preeti Sagar for his contributions to Indian cinema, particularly for encouraging her to sing in films such as 'Manthan' and 'Nishant'. His meticulous approach to music and storytelling left a lasting impact.
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