Who was the first Indian film actress to win an international award at Venice? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian film actress to win an international award at Venice?
A. Nargis Dutt
B. Smita Patil
C. Waheeda Rehman
D. Shabana Azmi
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Nargis won the Best Actress award at the 1957 Venice Film Festival for 'Mother India'.

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