Actress and producer Manasi Parekh represented Gujarati cinema at Cannes 2026, where she focused on expanding the industry’s international reach rather than just the glamour of the red carpet. Speaking exclusively to mid-day, the actress reflected on showcasing Gujarati films at the prestigious festival and shared why the experience was a major milestone for the industry.

Manasi Parekh gets candid about her Cannes experience

Calling it “an amazing honor,” Manasi said, “The fact that we represented this absolutely growing industry and we all are seeing the pace at which it’s growing and the conversation around it is growing. So to be there and to kind of represent that was an honor.”