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New Delhi, April 14
Producer Guneet Monga, known for backing films like ‘The Lunchbox’ and ‘Masaan’, has been awarded the second highest civilian French honour.
Monga was given the honour of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters at the Embassy of France here by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Dria on Tuesday.
She has been recognised for her contribution to the world cinema through her Indo-French productions and "her relentless work towards women empowerment", a statement read.
Through her production company, Sikhya Entertainment, Monga has spearheaded several acclaimed Indo-French productions, including actor Irrfan Khan-starrer ‘The Lunchbox’, filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's 2015 drama ‘Masaan’ and ‘Taj Mahal’.