Who among the following was awarded the 'Best Film Critic' for his work in Hindi language as part of the National Film Awards 2022 in 2024?

Correct option is C

• At the 70th National Film Awards, held in 2024 to honor films and critics for the year 2022, Deepak Dua was awarded the Best Film Critic in the Hindi language.
• He received the Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus Award), which is among the highest recognitions for film critics in India. His insightful critiques and consistent contribution to Hindi cinema journalism earned him this prestigious honor.
• The award also includes a cash prize of ₹1,00,000 and a certificate.

• The National Film Awards are presented by the Directorate of Film Festivals, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

• The awards aim to honor excellence in Indian cinema across languages and genres.

• Deepak Dua is known for his in-depth analysis of films and contributions to Hindi film criticism.

• The Best Film Critic Award is given to individuals whose body of work significantly contributes to cinema understanding.

• Anirudha Bhattacharjee and Parthiv Dhar co-authored the book "Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography", which received the Best Book on Cinema award at the same event. ​

• Mithun Chakraborty was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.