Modern Indian artist Sayed Haider Raza, has been conferred with the highest French civilian honour, the Commandeur de la Legion d’Honneur (the Legion of Honour) for his peerless achievements.
The award was bestowed by Ambassador Francois Richier at a function at the French Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday to mark celebrations of the French National Day.
“I salute France, it’s life art and people on this occasion and accept the honour greatly. I am deeply grateful,” Mr. Raza said in an acceptance speech read out by friend Ashok Vajpeyi a noted poet and essayist.
15 July 2015
