Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker, Writer, Cartoonist, Artist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1965 |
| Age | 56 years (died on 27, Oct, 2021) |
| Birthplace | Calcutta, West Bengal (now Kolkata) |
| Date of Death | 27/10/2021 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Tutul |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Jadavpur University |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Sudarsan Benegal | ||
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| Mother | Name Not Known | ||
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| Spouse | Name Not Known | ||
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Career
| Awards | National Award for Best animation film 'The Prince and the Crown of Stone' 2010 |
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Favourites
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| Actor | Akshay Kumar |
| Colour | Green |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gautam Benegal was born in Calcutta, West Bengal, in a Saraswat Brahmin family. | |
| 2. He published his first illustrated book when he was just 14 years old. | |
| 3. At the age of 18, he received professional training in classical animation. | |
| 4. In 2010, Gautam was honored with the Rajat Kamal Award for Best Animation Film. | |
| 5. His book '1/7 Bondel Road' was published in 2011. | |
| 6. Throughout his career, he showcased his paintings in various exhibitions. | |
| 7. Gautam considered Satyajit Ray and Soumitra Chatterjee as his role models. | |
| 8. He owned a YouTube channel where he shared thoughts on social issues. | |
| 9. He worked as a freelance painter and journalist. | |
| 10. At 16, he illustrated for children’s magazine Sandesh. | |
| 11. He made films for the Films Division of India, with his movies nominated for film festivals in Teheran, Belarus, Hiroshima, and Cairo. |