Who among the following is the 2017 Asian Award recipient for the outstanding achievement in Cinema?

Kunal Nayyar
Vishal Bhardwaj
Om Puri
Zeishan Quadri

The correct answer is: B. Vishal Bhardwaj

Vishal Bhardwaj is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and music composer. He is known for his work in Hindi cinema, as well as in the Punjabi and English languages. He has won several awards for his work, including two National Film Awards, two Filmfare Awards, and a BAFTA Award.

In 2017, he was awarded the Asian Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema. The Asian Awards are an annual awards ceremony that recognizes excellence in the arts, business, and entertainment in the Asian region.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

  • Kunal Nayyar is an Indian actor who is best known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali on the American television sitcom The Big Bang Theory. He has not won an Asian Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema.
  • Om Puri was an Indian actor who was known for his work in Hindi cinema, as well as in the English and Punjabi languages. He died in 2017. He has not won an Asian Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema.
  • Zeishan Quadri is an Indian filmmaker who is best known for his directorial debut, Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). He has not won an Asian Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema.