Manasi Parekh Wins Best Actress National Award, Breaks Down in Tears at the Ceremony
Manasi Parekh, the talented Gujarati actor, couldn’t contain her emotions as she was awarded the prestigious Best Actress National Award for her outstanding performance in the film Kutch Express. The honor was shared with actress Nithya Menen for her stellar role in Thiruchitrambalam. The award ceremony took place on October 8, 2024, at New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhavan, where both actresses were recognized for their remarkable contributions to Indian cinema by President Droupadi Murmu.
Manasi Parekh Wins Best Actress National Award, Breaks Down in Tears at the Ceremony
Manasi was visibly emotional as she received the award and later shared how overwhelming the experience had been. Speaking to India Today Digital, she said, “I’ve been crying for an hour and a half. It’s surreal to be recognized at this level, especially alongside Nithya Menen, another amazing regional actress.”
This year’s awards drew attention to regional cinema, highlighting the diverse talent emerging from across India. Last year, the Best Actress award was shared by Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon, making this year’s recognition of regional stars even more special.
