♦ Filmmaker Payal Kapadia was honoured with prestigious French civilian honour, Officier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, for her outstanding contributions to the world of film and the cultural ties between France and India.

♦ The Consul General of France presented the award during a ceremony held at the French residence in Mumbai’s upscale Peddar Road area.

♦ Kapadia made history last year by winning a major award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

♦ With this honour, Kapadia joins a list of Indian artists that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Lata Mangeshkar, who the French government has also awarded for their contributions to the arts.

♦ The Order of Arts and Letters is one of France’s highest honours, recognizing people around the world for their creativity and contributions to arts and culture.