The correct answer is D. Ashok Kumar.
The Dada Saheb Phalke Award is the highest award in Indian cinema, given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. It was instituted in 1969, on the 100th birth anniversary of Dadasaheb Phalke, who is considered the father of Indian cinema.
A. Ramanand Sagar was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and television director. He is best known for his mythological and historical films, such as Shriman Satyawadi (1957), Mahabharat (1988â90), and Ramayana (1987â88). He was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000.
B. Raj Kapoor was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and lyricist. He is best known for his films Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), and Sangam (1964). He was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987.
C. Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for his films Aadmi (1931), Duniya Na Mane (1937), and Devdas (1955). He was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1971.
D. Ashok Kumar was an Indian film actor. He is best known for his roles in films such as Aandhi (1975), Koshish (1972), and Satyakam (1969). He was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1980.