Actor Richa Chadha met with the French President Emmanuel Macron. This happened during an official engagement. The aim was to foster dialogue between leaders and members of the creative and film fraternity of India.
The meeting was part of a series of conversations. The gathering included Bollywood and film personalities. This included Richa Chadha, Anil Kapoor, filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, Zoya Akhtar, and Shabana Azmi, among others. Images from the meeting were shared by Emmanuel Macron on X earlier Twitter.
The Government of France previously recognized Richa Chadha with one of its top honors. This was for her contributions to the arts. In October 2023, the French government awarded her a prestigious title. She was honored as Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters). This title acknowledges her significant contribution to cinema. It places her among other international artists recognised for enriching cultural relations.
Richa shared, “I was thrilled to meet the French President, Mr. Macron, along with his wife, Bridgette, as a part of the artistic community from the film fraternity. We participated in a lively discussion. We explored how to make independent cinema more feasible in both our nations. I personally am very grateful for the French CNC’s contribution in my career, both as an actor and a producer. Because Masaan and Girls Will Be Girls were both official Indo French Co Productions.”
She further adds, “Payal Kapadia’s film won the top most honour at Cannes. It is also an Indo French Co Production. So truly, France has been a leading contributor to enhancing the quality of cinema in our parts. I am moved by how carefully he listened to us filmmakers. He offered solutions to improve synergies between both nations, especially in cinema distribution.”
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