For Gujarati actress Manasi Parekh winning National Award for Kutch Express was Incredible
For Gujarati actress Manasi Parekh winning National Award for Kutch Express was Incredible
Gujarati film ‘Jhamkudi’ fame Actress Manasi Parekh shared with Zee News Digital on the horror comedy Jhamkudi and how Gujarati cinema has evolved over the years:
The Actress-singer and producer Manasi who won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2024 for her portrayal of Monghi in the film Kutch Express has some interesting projects coming up. Having worked in Hindi and Gujarati cinema, the actress kickstarted her career back in 2004 with Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi. .
For Manasi being honoured with the National Award has been an incredible experience, and it truly felt like a new chapter for her as an artist. This recognition brings both a greater sense of responsibility and a renewed enthusiasm for what she can achieve and contribute to cinema. It’s deeply rewarding to be acknowledged on such a significant level, and she’s overwhelmed with gratitude. Her husband, who produced this film, is thrilled as well, making this Best Actress Award even more meaningful for us both.
Jhamkudi is a horror-comedy film set in a village in Gujarat and she plays a girl who returns from London to her ancestral village in Gujarat, only to discover that her life takes an unexpected turn as she realizes the family home is haunted. The village’s girls mysteriously get kidnapped by that spirit, known as Jhamkudi. Determined to uncover the truth, she embarks on a mission to find out who – or what – is behind these kidnappings.
Amidst the interview Manasi went on to add that there is a rapid evolvement in Gujarati cinema is evolving with an increasing number of audiences eager to watch Gujarati films, which is infact an encouraging sign for the industry. Talents like Pratik Gandhi, Abhishek Jain, the
Hellaro team, and many other actors and actresses have made significant contributions to the growth of Gujarati cinema. Now, with a National Award, she is hopeful for broader national recognition.
Coming to her future projects, she has nearly three Gujarati films lined up, along with a Hindi web series titled Blind. Additionally, her Hindi film Jab Khuli Kitab is set to premiere at the end of this month in Goa. So, she definitely has a full plate right now.
News Edit KV Raman
