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Which Indian personality was conferred with France's highest order of merit 'Legion of Honour at the 42nd International Kolkata Book Fair 2018?

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Soumitra Chattopadhyay
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Priyanka Chopra
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Deepika Padukone
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Amitabh Bachchan
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The correct option is A Soumitra Chattopadhyay
Soumitra Chattopadhyay (82), the legendary film and theatre actor, was conferred with the Frances highest order of merit Legion of Honour at the 42nd International Kolkata Book Fair 2018. The honour was bestowed on the actor who starred in many of Satyajit Rays iconic films by French culture and communication minister Francoise Nyssen in Kolkata. The book fair opened on January 30 and concluded on February 11. Chattopadhyay acted in several of Rays films, including Apur Sansar, Abhijan, Charulata, Aranyer Din Ratri and Sonar Kella.

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