Who received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bengaluru International Film Festival, 2025?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Explanation:
• Renowned filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th edition of the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) in 2025.
• He is considered one of the pioneers of the New Wave in Indian cinema, specifically in Malayalam cinema.
• The award recognizes his extraordinary contribution to world cinema and his role in placing Indian cinema on the global map.
• His debut film Swayamvaram (1972) is credited with initiating the new cinema movement in Kerala.
• Over his career, he has won multiple National Film Awards and international accolades, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Information Booster:
• The Bengaluru International Film Festival is organized by the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy on behalf of the Government of Karnataka.
• Adoor Gopalakrishnan was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2006, India's second-highest civilian honor.

Additional Knowledge:
Anupam Kher (Option a)
• A veteran actor with over 500 films; while he has received many awards, he was not the recipient of this specific Lifetime Achievement honor in 2025.
Shabana Azmi (Option b)
• A highly acclaimed actress and social activist; she has received several lifetime awards globally but not at BIFFes 2025.
Manoj Bajpayee (Option d)
• A versatile powerhouse of Indian acting; he often wins 'Best Actor' awards at festivals but is generally considered in the mid-career excellence phase rather than 'Lifetime Achievement' at this event.

So the correct answer is (c)