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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Current Affairs
Question

At the 59th National Film Awards, who was declared the best actress?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Vidya Balan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vidya Balan”.
Vidya Balan won the Best Actress award at the 59th National Film Awards for her role in the film The Dirty Picture.

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