Question

Which Indian personality was honored with France's highest honor 'Legion of Honour' at the 42nd International Kolkata Book Fair in 2018?
1. Shubhashish Chattopadhyay
2. Saurav Chattopadhyay
3. Soumitra Chattopadhyay
4. Saumil Chattopadhyay

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Soumitra Chattopadhyay

The correct answer is Soumitra Chattopadhyay.

• Soumitra Chattopadhyay was honored with France's highest honor 'Legion of Honour' at the 42nd International Kolkata Book Fair in 2018. 
  • Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee received the Legion of Honour, the highest French civilian award, 30 years after his mentor and renowned filmmaker Satyajit Ray was conferred with the same.
  • Ambassador of France to India Alexandre Ziegler conferred the insignia of Knight of the Legion of Honour the highest French civilian distinction, on Soumitra Chatterjee for his contribution to cinema.

• The National Order of the Legion of Honour, formerly the Royal Order of the Legion of Honour is the highest French order of merit, both military and civil.
  • Established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, it has been retained by all later French governments and régimes. 
  • Motto: Honour and Fatherland
  • Awarded for: Excellent civil or military conduct; delivered, upon official investigation
  • Eligibility: Military and Civilians
  • Grand Master: President of France