For her outstanding contribution to films, which Indian filmmaker was honoured with the French ‘Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters’ award in April 2025?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) Payal Kapadia
Explanation:
• Payal Kapadia received France’s prestigious Officier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award for her remarkable contribution to global cinema.
• Known for innovative storytelling blending documentary and fiction.
Information Booster:
• Won Grand Prix at Cannes 2021 for A Night of Knowing Nothing.
• Award honours major contributors to arts, cinema & literature.
Additional Knowledge:
1. About the Award
• Established in 1957 by the French Ministry of Culture.
• Second-highest cultural honour of France.
2. Other Indian Recipients
• Aishwarya Rai, Shahrukh Khan, Anurag Kashyap.
3. Other Options
• Mira Nair, Zoya Akhtar, Deepa Mehta — renowned filmmakers but not the 2025 awardee.