French Govt to honour Richa Chadha ‘with Chevalier Des Arts Et Des Lettres’ Award on 28 Oct in Mumbai
French Govt to honour Richa Chadha ‘with Chevalier Des Arts Et Des Lettres’ Award on 28 Oct in Mumbai
This honour places her in the esteemed company of legendary personalities like Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Oscar winner Guneet Monga recognizing her outstanding contribution to the cinematic landscape.
The French Government is honouring actress Richa Chadha with Chevalier Des Arts et des Lettres at an event in Mumbai on 28 October.
This is one of the highest orders given by the French government to artists in the realms of cinema, arts, and fashion worldwide and will place the actress in the esteemed company of legendary personalities like Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Oscar winner Guneet Monga recognizing her outstanding contribution to the cinematic landscape.
Notedly, Richa has carved her unique niche in the entertainment industry on her own terms, consistently defying norms and expectations.
She has graced iconic films, collaborating with esteemed filmmakers such as Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Neeraj Ghaywan, Mira Nair, Dibakar Bannerjee and Anurag Kashyap in her decade-long career.
Her filmography boasts internationally acclaimed films, including the Indo-French production ‘Masaan,’ which clinched two awards at the Cannes Film Festival. Notably, she recently achieved the remarkable feat of delivering a 100 crore film, with Fukrey 3, a milestone often associated with male megastars in the predominantly male-dominated industry.
She was also on the jury of the Marrakech Film Festival, which was presided upon by the legendary Francis Ford Coppola.
As a producer, her first film ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ is an Indo-French Co-production under the official co-production treaty between the two countries.
For Richa, It is truly an overwhelming and humbling moment for to be recognized by the French government and the Counsel General of France to India with the prestigious ‘Chevalier Des Arts et des Lettres’ award.
And it is a testament to the power of storytelling and the impact cinema can have on bridging cultures and societies.
and to stand in the esteemed company of legends such as Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Richa’s journey in the film industry has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride, packed with challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons.
For the actress receiving this honour is not just a personal achievement, but, a recognition of the collective efforts of everyone who believed in her vision, from her family and friends to her mentors and collaborators. This accolade reaffirms her belief that storytelling knows no boundaries, and it is her responsibility as an artist to contribute meaningfully to the global dialogue.
She thanks the French government and the Counsel General of France to India for this honour, which only motivates her to strive for excellence and make a positive impact on the world through her work.
News Edit K.V.Raman
