Sohan Roy, a Forbes-listed entrepreneur from Kerala, has received the honorary title of 'Knight of Parte Guelfa' in Italy for the first time.
Roy was knighted in recognition of his humanitarian and environmental initiatives in business and movies.
Pope Francis, Stefano Cordero di Montezemolo, Giannozzo Pucci di Barsento, Gualtiero Bassetti, and Luciano Artusi are among those who have previously received the honour.