Benoy K Behl

Benoy K. Behl is an Indian documentary filmmaker, art historian and photographer known for his work in documenting the art heritage of India and Asia. He has taken more than 50,000 photographs of Asian monuments and has produced more than 140 documentaries which are regularly screened at major cultural institutions worldwide.

Buddhist monasteries save ancient Kashmir's painting heritage | Murals Of India | Benoy Behl
Buddhist monasteries save ancient Kashmir's painting heritage | Murals Of India | Benoy Behl
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker, art historian and photographer Benoy Behl takes us on an inspiring journey through the centuries to the many exquisite ancient murals dotting the length and breadth of India and beyond. We are transported to the caves of Ajanta, Bagh, Badami, Ellora, Pitalkhora, Sittanavasal; the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram, the Talagirisvara temple at Panamalai. The Brihadeeshvara temple at Thanjavur which houses the oldest surviving mural of Shiva as Nataraja, the Lepakshi temples, the Shivadwara temple at Chamba, the Viranchi...
Portraits In The 10th Century Indian Paintings | Murals of India | Benoy K Behl
Portraits In The 10th Century Indian Paintings | Murals of India | Benoy K Behl
The purpose of the ancient Indian art was to transcend people far away from the realm of ego, that’s why there are not many portraits one will find, not even of the kings under whom the art was flourishing. It was under the Kushana rule that portraits became popular. In this fascinating talk, an Internationally acclaimed filmmaker, art historian and photographer Benoy Behl tells about the purpose of Indian art, and why portraits were not part of it for a very profound reason. 
Ancient Art and Culture Of India | Benoy K Behl
Ancient Art and Culture Of India | Benoy K Behl
The tradition of art in India goes back to antiquity. Richly evolved and refined, art was quintessentially a spiritual practice and was seen as an expression of philosophic thought in ancient India. The experience of art was aimed at creating a sublime moment of uninterrupted unification with the ‘Spirit within us,’ and the experience of beauty in art was comparable to the ecstasy of salvation itself. Little wonder, then, that the sublime 5th century murals of Ajanta depicting the Jatakas or earlier incarnations of Buddha mesmerized art lovers the world...
Why Indian Epics Are An Integral Part of The Asian Continent | Murals Of India | Benoy K Behl
Why Indian Epics Are An Integral Part of The Asian Continent | Murals Of India | Benoy K Behl
While naysayers have always tried to push the theory that all Indian epics are a myth but time and again people have proved them wrong with facts. In this very important talk, an Internationally acclaimed filmmaker, art historian and photographer Benoy Behl talks about Indian epics like Ramayana, which is revered in most of the Asian continent. Citing examples from his film making experience in these countries, he says that Indian epics like Ramayana are ‘extremely important’ to these nations.
Hindu Deities & Sanskrit Are Integral Part of Japanese Culture | Benoy K Behl
Hindu Deities & Sanskrit Are Integral Part of Japanese Culture | Benoy K Behl
In Japan, there are several hundred temples of Hindu deities, who are worshipped daily by the Japanese. Japan has also preserved the Siddham script of Sanskript, which was used in Indian in the 5th or 6th centuries and has been forgotten in the land of its birth. In this fascinating talk, internationally acclaimed filmmaker, art historian and photographer Benoy Behl talks about Japan-India connection and how Hinduism and Sanskrit work as a bridge.
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[Q&A]: Murals of India | Benoy K Behl
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker, art historian and photographer Benoy Behl interacts with the audience after his enthralling talk at the Srijan Foundation. He addresses questions about India’s rich art heritage and how it survived the vagaries of nature for centuries.

Ancient Art and Culture Of India | Benoy K Behl

The tradition of art in India goes back to antiquity. Richly evolved and refined, art was quintessentially a spiritual practice and was seen as an expression of philosophic thought in ancient India. The experience of..

[Q&A]: Murals of India | Benoy K Behl

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker, art historian and photographer Benoy Behl interacts with the audience after his enthralling talk at the Srijan Foundation. He addresses questions about India’s rich art heritage and how it survived the vagaries..

Ancient Art and Culture Of India | Benoy K Behl

The tradition of art in India goes back to antiquity. Richly evolved and refined, art was quintessentially a spiritual practice and was seen as an expression of philosophic thought in ancient India. The experience of..

[Q&A]: Murals of India | Benoy K Behl

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker, art historian and photographer Benoy Behl interacts with the audience after his enthralling talk at the Srijan Foundation. He addresses questions about India’s rich art heritage and how it survived the vagaries..