Question

Which of the following female actors has been awarded the 'best actress award' in 59th National Film Awards?

• A. Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi
• B. Vidya Balan
• C. Ananya Chatterjee
• D. Arundhati Nag

Hint:

Vidya Balan won the 59th National Award for "The Dirty Picture." Remember: She is one of the few actresses with both National Award + Padma Shri.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: About the awards. The 59th National Film Awards were held in 2012.
Step 2: Vidya Balan's award. She won the Best Actress Award for her performance in the film "The Dirty Picture", where she played the role of Silk Smitha.
Step 3: Eliminate wrong options. - Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi → Manipuri actress, but not winner.
- Ananya Chatterjee → won earlier in 2009 (film: Abohoman).
- Arundhati Nag → stage actress, but not winner here.
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