Manasi Parekh on National Award for Kutch Express: “It’s an incredible honor to represent my Gujarati heritage on a national platform
Gujarati actress Manasi Parekh won the National Award for Best Actress for her role in Kutch Express, expressing pride and emotion at the ceremony. She viewed the award as a responsibility towards the Gujarati film industry, emphasizing the need for meaningful content. Parekh highlighted the importance of representing Gujarati culture and shared the honor with Nithya Menon. The film, directed by Viral Shah, explores themes of family and personal journeys, featuring a talented cast including Ratna Pathak Shah and Dharmendra Gohil.