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Richa Chadha Receives The Prestigious ‘Chevalier Des Arts et des Lettres’ Award After SRK, Aishwarya

Richa Chadha Receives The Prestigious ‘Chevalier Des Arts et des Lettres’ Award After SRK, Aishwarya

Lovina Netto

Richa Chadha, a talented and versatile actress in the Indian film industry, is set to receive one of the most prestigious awards in the world of arts and culture. The French government has announced that she will be honoured with the ‘Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres’ award, making her the latest Indian celebrity to receive this prestigious accolade, following in the footsteps of legends like Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Richa will be conferred with the prestigious ‘Chevalier Des Arts et des Lettres,’ one of the highest orders given by the French government to artists in the realms of cinema, arts, and fashion worldwide. The event will take place on the 28th of October in Mumbai. Apart from her stellar acting in films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Oye Lucky Kucky Oye, Richa’s filmography boasts of internationally acclaimed films, like the Indo-French production ‘Masaan,’ which won two awards at the Cannes Film Festival. Her latest film Fukrey also raked in over 100 Crores and was deemed an absolute success.

Richa in her latest film Fukrey

Here’s what Richa had to say on this honour,

It is truly an overwhelming and humbling moment for me 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. To stand in the esteemed company of legends such as Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a testament to the power of storytelling and the impact cinema can have on bridging cultures and societies. My journey in the film industry has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride, filled with challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons. Receiving this honor is not just a personal achievement; it is a recognition of the collective efforts of everyone who believed in my vision, from my family and friends to my mentors and collaborators. This accolade reaffirms my belief that storytelling knows no boundaries, and it is my responsibility as an artist to contribute meaningfully to the global dialogue. Thank you to the French government and the Counsel General of France to India for this honor, which only motivates me to strive for excellence and make a positive impact on the world through my work

Richa Chadha’s upcoming recognition with the ‘Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres’ award is a moment of pride not only for her but also for Indian cinema and its thriving artistic community.