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kalki koecHlin
to be conferred witH
frencH Honour
ollywood actress Kalki Koechlin will be conferred with the French
distinction of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier dans
Bl’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) on Friday, for her contribution in enhancing
Indo-French ties in cinema. The honour comes in recognition of an actor, who
has interpreted striking roles in the Indian film industry, experimented with
various forms of films as well as shown an abiding commitment to important
social issues.
Kalki, who has French roots, has done films such as ‘Dev.D’, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi
Dobara’, ‘Shanghai’ and ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ to name a few. The award
will be presented by the Ambassador of France to India, Alexandre Ziegler,
who will be undertaking a two-day trip in Mumbai on June 22-23 to strengthen
bilateral cooperation in the sustainable urban mobility, cultural, academic and
corporate sectors between France and India.
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