The serial ‘India’s Rajiv’ was produced and directed by –

Satyajit Ray
Mira Nair
Shyam Benegal
Simi Garewal

The correct answer is: C. Shyam Benegal.

Shyam Benegal is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for his work in Indian art cinema, and has directed over 50 films in a career spanning over 50 years. He is considered one of the most important filmmakers in Indian cinema, and has won numerous awards, including the National Film Award for Best Director seven times.

The serial ‘India’s Rajiv’ was a biographical television series about the life of Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India. It was produced and directed by Shyam Benegal, and aired on Doordarshan in 1992. The series was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and is considered one of the best biographical television series ever made.

The other options are incorrect.

  • Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, author, essayist, lyricist, magazine editor, illustrator, calligrapher, and music composer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, and is considered the father of Indian art cinema.
  • Mira Nair is an Indian-American filmmaker. She is known for her work in independent cinema, and has directed over 20 films in a career spanning over 30 years. She is considered one of the most important filmmakers in Indian cinema, and has won numerous awards, including the National Film Award for Best Director twice.
  • Simi Garewal is an Indian actress, television host, and talk show host. She is known for her work in Hindi cinema, and has appeared in over 100 films in a career spanning over 50 years. She is also known for her talk show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, which aired on Doordarshan from 1985 to 1999.