Who among the following was selected for the 2001 Dada Saheb Phalke Award?
- ADev Anand
- BLata Mangeshkar
- CRamanand Sagar
- DYash ChopraCorrect
Explanation
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2001 was presented to the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra. This award is Indias highest honor in the field of cinema and is presented annually by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
While the other individuals listed are also icons of Indian cinema and recipients of this award, they received it in different years. Dev Anand was the recipient in 2002, and Lata Mangeshkar received it much earlier in 1989. Yash Chopra was specifically chosen for the 2001 honor in recognition of his immense impact as a director and producer.
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