Manasi Parekh Wins National Award for Best Actress for Kutch Express, Pens An Emotional Note
Actress Manasi Parekh has reached a remarkable milestone in her career by winning the National Award for Best Actress for her role in Kutch Express. From her early days in the industry to this significant achievement, she embodies the spirit of following one’s dreams with passion and dedication.
Sharing her joy on Instagram, Manasi expressed her gratitude and excitement about the award. “To be in the same room with some of the finest makers of the country, to have your name announced not once but twice and to actually go on stage to receive the #NationalAward from President Murmu will be a memory I will hold onto for life,” she wrote. The timing of the award during Navratri deepened her sense of spiritual connection, further reinforcing her faith in prayer.
Manasi also shared a touching moment about missing her husband and co-producer, Parthiv Gohil, who was busy performing in Mumbai. “I couldn’t stop crying so much so that Madam President had to ask me to stop… but kya karein, control nahi hota hai!” she added, highlighting the emotional weight of the occasion.
Released in 2023, Kutch Express is a Gujarati-language drama directed by Viral Shah. The film stars an impressive cast, including Ratna Pathak Shah, Dharmendra Gohil, Darsheel Safary, and Viraf Patel. Produced by Parthiv Gohil and Manasi Parekh, the film has been well-received for its storytelling and performances.
The music for the film is composed by the talented duo Sachin-Jigar, while the screenplay was developed by Rahul Malick, Karan Bhanushali, and Viraf Patel, with dialogues penned by Raam Mori. At the 70th National Film Awards, Kutch Express not only secured the Best Actress award but also won accolades for Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values.
