Emotional Triumph: Manasi Parekh's Journey to Her First National Film Award

Actor Manasi Parekh celebrated her first National Film Award, sharing her Best Actress honor with Nithya Menon. She expressed gratitude and reflected on her struggles and triumphs. The award recognized her role in 'Kutch Express,' a film blending emotion and storytelling. Covid-related delays postponed the awards by a year.

Actor Manasi Parekh, overwhelmed with emotion, received her first National Film Award for Best Actress, a title she shared with Nithya Menon. The ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhawan and was graced by President Droupadi Murmu and luminaries like Mani Ratnam and AR Rahman.

Speaking to ANI, Parekh described the moment as surreal, highlighting the significance of a Gujarati film winning such an accolade. 'Kutch Express,' directed by Viral Shah, premiered on January 6, 2023, and narrates a compelling tale of love and life's journey.

Reflecting on her career and the challenges she faced, Parekh expressed her pride in achieving this milestone after 20 years in the industry. Her realization of the award brought tears of mixed emotions echoing the struggles and triumphs of her cinematic journey.

(With inputs from agencies.)