Who among the following won the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards announced in August 2025?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Vikrant Massey

Explanation:
• The 71st National Film Awards (for films released in 2024) were announced in August 2025.
• Vikrant Massey won the Best Actor award for his exceptional performance in the film '12th Fail'.
• The film, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, resonates with students preparing for competitive exams and portrays the struggle of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma.
• National Film Awards are considered the most prestigious film awards in India, organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals.
• The awards celebrate excellence in cinematic achievements across various Indian languages.

Information Booster:
• The National Film Awards were established in 1954 to encourage the production of films of high aesthetic and technical standard.
• The awards are presented by the President of India in a ceremony held in New Delhi.

Additional Knowledge:
Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Option a)
• A highly acclaimed actor who has won several awards in the past, but not the Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards.
Ranbir Kapoor (Option c)
• Known for films like 'Animal' and 'Brahmastra', he won popular awards but was not the recipient for the 71st edition.
Ayushmann Khurrana (Option d)
• He previously won the Best Actor award for 'Andhadhun' (shared with Vicky Kaushal), but not in the 2025 announcement.

So the correct answer is (b)