What profession does Gus Van Sant and Shyam Benegal have in common?
Gus Van Sant Gus Green Van Sant, Jr. (born July 24, 1952) is an American film director, screenwriter, painter, photographer, musician and author who has earned acclaim as both an independent and more mainstream filmmaker. His films typically deal with themes of marginalized subcultures, in particular homosexuality; as such, Van Sant is considered one of the most prominent auteurs of the New Queer Cinema movement.
Sanjeev Kumar Sanjeev Kumar (born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala 9 July 1938 – 6 November 1985) was a noted Indian film actor. He won several major awards including two National Film Awards for Best Actor for his performances in the movies "Dastak" (1971) and "Koshish" (1973). He acted in genres ranging from romantic dramas to thrillers. Kumar did not mind playing roles that were non-glamorous, such as characters well beyond his age. Movies like "Arjun Pandit", "Sholay" and "Trishul", along with the remakes of Tamil films into Hindi like "Yehi Hai Zindagi", "Naya Din Nayi Raat", "Devta", and "Ram Tere Kitne" exemplify his talents. He also did suspense-thriller films like "Qatl", "Shikar", "Uljhan" and "Trishna". Kumar also proved his ability to do comedy in films like "Manchali", "Itni Si Baat", "Pati Patni aur Woh", "Angoor", "Biwi O Biwi" and "Hero". He is well remembered for his versatility and genuine portrayal of his characters.