Who was conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his lifetime contribution to the film industry by the President of India in the 71st National Film Award Ceremony held on 23rd September, 2025?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Actor Mohanlal

Explanation:
• Legendary Malayalam actor Mohanlal was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2025.
• The award is India's highest honor in the field of cinema.
• It recognizes his contribution across five decades in various Indian languages.

Information Booster:
• The award was instituted in 1969, the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke.
• Devika Rani was the first recipient of this award.

Additional Knowledge:
Amitabh Bachchan (Option a)
• He received the award in 2018.
Diljeet Singh (Option b)
• A popular contemporary actor/singer, not a recipient of the lifetime award yet.
Ram Lal (Option d)
• Not a recognized film personality in this context.

So the correct answer is (c)