Renowned filmmaker Kumar Shahani, pioneer of parallel cinema, passed away at 83. His groundbreaking works like Maya Darpan and Tarang, influenced by Pasolini and Tarkovsky, reshaped Indian cinema. From studying under Ritwik Ghatak to assisting Robert Bresson, Shahani's journey was one of artistic evolution. His legacy as a filmmaker, educator, and writer will inspire generations to come.