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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’.
She recently joined hands with producer Ekta Kapoor and author-director Tahira Kashyap to launch cinema collective - Indian Women Rising.
Monga said as someone who has been a huge admirer of the French cinema, receiving the honour was a special moment.
The 37-year-old filmmaker said she has constantly strived to champion women empowerment through her work.
She dedicated the honour to every girl with a dream. Being honoured with the title Chevalier dans I Ordre des Arts et des Lettres is extremely special for me. With my content, I ve constantly strived to uplift women s narratives in cinema. I m grateful for this honour and would like to share it with my co-founders of Indian Women Rising and my entire team at Sikhya entertainment.
Guneet Monga dedicates French honour to every girl with a dream
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Mumbai, April 14 : Film producer Guneet Monga on Wednesday posted a series of tweets on Wednesday expressing gratitude and respect for French cinema, on being honoured with the prestigious Chevalier dans l Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, or Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. She dedicated the award, which is the second highest French civilian honour, to every girl with a dream .
The founder of Sikhya Entertainment, Monga expressed that it feels like her life and work had come full circle.
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Monga was given the honour of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters at the Residence of France for her contribution to world cinema Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga, known for backing films like The Lunchbox and Masaan , was awarded with the second highest civilian French honour by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Dria on Tuesday.
Monga was given the honour of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters at the Residence of France for her contribution to 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 .