After Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, Richa Chadha may be offered the title of 'Chevalier dans l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres’ from the French government for her huge contributions inside the field of arts. Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet, the Consul General of France in Mumbai, will gift the award to Chadha on October 28 at the sidelines of Jio MAMI Mumbai International Film Festival, which begins on Friday (October 27).

The actor’s 2015 severely-acclaimed film, 'Masaan' became an Indo-French co-manufacturing that changed into screened within the 'Un Certain Regard' segment on the Cannes Film Festival the same year and had won two awards. For her maiden domestic production film, 'Girls Will Be Girls' she has received each, the French furnish ‘Aide aux Cinemas du Monde’ (ACM) as well as the new incentives delivered by using the Indian government.

Sere-Charlet said he is pleased to honour the actor-producer and added that it's miles symbolic of the Indo-French collaboration. "It is an opportune second, specially at some stage in the MAMI film competition so that it will also showcase ‘Rendez-vous with French Cinema’ with a line-up of 12 French films as well as the presence of ten film specialists from France," Séré-Charlet said in a statement.Richa said she is beaten to have been recognized through the French government and the Consul General of France in Mumbai with the 'Chevalier dans l’Ordre Des Arts et Des Lettres' award. She introduced that it motivates her to strive for excellence and make a advantageous effect on the sector through her paintings.

Richa Chadha's announcement
"To stand within the esteemed agency of legends which include Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a testament to the energy of storytelling and the impact cinema could have on bridging cultures and societies. My adventure within the film industry has been nothing brief of a roller-coaster experience, full of demanding situations, triumphs, and beneficial lessons. Receiving this honour isn't always just a private achievement; it's far a recognition of the collective efforts of all and sundry who believed in my vision, from my family and pals to my mentors and collaborators. This accolade reaffirms my perception that storytelling knows no limitations, and it's miles my duty as an artist to make contributions meaningfully to the worldwide talk,” Richa said.

Altogether 12 French movies are programmed to be screened in the course of the Jio MAMI Mumbai International Film Festival and for the first time, ten movie experts from France are invited to take part within the competition and have interactive sessions.