Manasi Parekh reflects on National Award win and evolving Gujarati cinema

Manasi Parekh won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2024 for her role in "Kutch Express." She expressed gratitude for the recognition, viewing it as a new chapter in her career and a source of responsibility. Parekh stars in the upcoming horror-comedy "Jhamkudi," where she plays a woman returning to her ancestral village in Gujarat, only to find it haunted. The film explores mysterious kidnappings linked to a spirit. She noted the rapid evolution of Gujarati cinema, with growing audience interest and contributions from various talents. Parekh has several projects ahead, including three Gujarati films and a Hindi web series titled "Blind."