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Which 1974 Hindi film, directed by Shyam Benegal and set in feudal Hyderabad, launched the Indian parallel cinema movement and introduced actors Shabana Azmi and Anant Nag?

Answer: Ankur — Ankur (The Seedling, 1974) was Shyam Benegal's directorial debut and is credited with starting the Indian New Wave, featuring a stark portrayal of caste and class in rural Telangana.

Ankur (The Seedling, 1974) was Shyam Benegal's directorial debut and is credited with starting the Indian New Wave, featuring a stark portrayal of caste and class in rural Telangana.

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