Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Congratulates ‘Kutch Express’ for Winning Big at 70th National Film Awards
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 16: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has congratulated the producers, directors, and artists of the Gujarati film Kutch Express for winning three prestigious awards at the 70th National Film Awards 2022, announced on Friday, August 16.
Directed by Viral Shah and produced by Parthiv Gohil and Manasi Parekh, Kutch Express received awards in several categories including Best Feature Film Promoting National and Social Values, Best Costume Design (to costume designer Nikki Joshi), and Best Actress (to Manasi Parekh).
The film Kutch Express is based on the story of rural women’s empowerment organizations promoting local handicrafts and artistic creations. It was honoured with the Best Feature Film Promoting National and Social Values award at the 70th National Film Awards 2022.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has praised the film Kutch Express for receiving three prestigious awards, calling it a proud moment in the history of Gujarati cinema. He conveyed faith in the continued production of more thought-provoking and artistically superior Gujarati films.
In the feature films section, Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh shared the honour of Best Actress in a Leading Role Award. Nithya bagged the award for the Tamil film ‘Thiruchitrambalam’, while Manasi won for the Gujarati movie Kutch Express.
Manasi Parekh’s Kutch Express, which was released on January 6, 2023, is decked with a bouquet of emotions, blending a delightful storyline, dialogues, and performances. The story revolves around how the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step and explores love and life through its characters played by supremely talented actors like Ratna Pathak Shah, Manasi Parekh, and Dharmendra Gohil among others.
Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty received the Best Actor award for his role in the blockbuster ‘Kantara’. Kantara also won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
The jury includes Rahul Rawail, Chairperson of the Feature Film Jury; Nila Madhab Panda, Chairperson of the Non-Feature Film Jury; and Gangadhar Mudalair, Chairperson of the Best Writing on Cinema Jury.
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Gujarat CM -: Gujarat CM stands for Gujarat Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Bhupendra Patel -: Bhupendra Patel is the current Chief Minister of Gujarat, a state in India.
Kutch Express -: ‘Kutch Express’ is a Gujarati film that won several awards at the National Film Awards.
70th National Film Awards -: The National Film Awards are given every year in India to honor the best films. The 70th edition means it was the 70th time these awards were given.
Viral Shah -: Viral Shah is the director of the film ‘Kutch Express’.
Parthiv Gohil -: Parthiv Gohil is one of the producers of the film ‘Kutch Express’.
Manasi Parekh -: Manasi Parekh is an actress and producer of the film ‘Kutch Express’. She also won the Best Actress award.
Best Feature Film Promoting National and Social Values -: This is an award given to a film that promotes good values and important social messages.
Best Costume Design -: This award is given to the film with the best clothes and outfits designed for the characters.
Best Actress -: This award is given to the best female actor in a film.
Nithya Menen -: Nithya Menen is an actress who shared the Best Actress award with Manasi Parekh.
Rural women’s empowerment -: This means helping women in villages to become stronger and more independent.
Local handicrafts -: These are handmade items made by local people, often using traditional methods.
