Actor Manasi Parekh is currently in Cannes for the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, where she is actively promoting Gujarati cinema on the global platform. Speaking to ANI, Manasi shared her experience of attending the prestigious festival. "I am feeling very good. We have come to the film festival for the first time. The atmosphere here is truly remarkable, with so many Indian filmmakers, producers, directors, and writers coming together on an international platform. It reflects how far we have come. Speaking of regional cinema, we are proudly representing the Gujarati film industry.

 

My husband, Parthiv, could not be here due to prior commitments. And many international buyers have shown interest in them. So this is a big step for our industry. There is such hope that year after year, the industry will continue to grow like this," she said. The Cannes Film Festival, widely regarded as one of the world's most prestigious celebrations of cinema, kick-started on Tuesday with its 79th edition. Notably, the Gujarati film Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahaayate has scripted history at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Gujarati film to make it to a global platform The achievement marks a milestone for Gujarati cinema and reflects the growing global recognition of rooted Indian narratives and culturally rich storytelling.