Rodricks, who was honoured with the Padma Shri earlier this year, said he is still in disbelief that a foreign country has recognised his talent.
"Thank you France for bestowing on me a distinction that has gone to the likes of T S Elliott, Audrey Hepburn, Jeanne Moreau, Marion Cotillard among many illustrious artists and writers. I am still digesting it. Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres (Knight in the National Order of Arts and Lettres)," Rodricks posted on his Facebook page.
Noted past Indian recipients of the prestigious award are Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kalki Koechlin, Anurag Kashyap among others.