Claim: Amitabh Bachchan received the highest honor by the Government of France.
Evidence: The Government of France honoured him with its highest civilian honour , Knight of the Legion of Honour , in 2007 for his exceptional career in the world of cinema and beyond.
The order is divided into five degrees of increasing distinction : Chevalier -LRB- Knight -RRB- , Officier -LRB- Officer -RRB- , Commandeur -LRB- Commander -RRB- , Grand Officier -LRB- Grand Officer -RRB- and Grand-Croix -LRB- Grand Cross -RRB-.