Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The great director Satyajit Ray after receiving the Honorary Academic Award from Audrey Hepburn, __________ in his Kolkata home.

Correct option is A

The phrase "breathed his last" means to die. In this context, it means that Satyajit Ray died in his Kolkata home after receiving the award from Audrey Hepburn.
 Option (a) is the correct answer.
 Nipped in the bud means to stop something before it develops or becomes a problem. It does not fit in the context of the sentence.
 Kept the ball rolling means to continue a process or activity. It does not fit in the context of the sentence.
 Dug the grave means to prepare for a failure or disaster. It does not fit in the context of the sentence.