Manasi Parekh: There's certain emotional authenticity that only regional cinema can offer

IANS May 15, 2025 270 views

Manasi Parekh and Parthiv Gohil are pushing boundaries in Gujarati cinema with their new film Shubhchintak. The psychological drama promises to deliver authentic regional storytelling that connects deeply with audiences. By bringing acclaimed actors like Swapnil Joshi into Gujarati cinema, they're expanding the creative landscape. Their mission goes beyond filmmaking, aiming to preserve and celebrate cultural identity through powerful narratives.

"It's our way of staying connected to our identity and giving back to the culture that shaped us." - Parthiv Gohil
Mumbai, May 15: Parthiv Gohil and Manasi Parekh unveiled their fourth Gujarati feature film Shubhchintak, which hits theatres on May 30. The actress-producer said there's a certain emotional authenticity that only regional cinema can offer and she strongly believes in preserving that.

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Regional cinema offers unique emotional authenticity

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Shubhchintak explores trust and identity

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Swapnil Joshi joins Gujarati film landscape

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Soulsutra Studios presents powerful psychological drama

Directed by Nisarg Vaidya, the film is a taut psychological drama that questions trust, loyalty, and identity in a world full of masks. The official trailer has been released, building anticipation for what promises to be a gripping story.

Manasi said: "There's a certain emotional authenticity that only regional cinema can offer and we strongly believe in preserving that. Our goal is to consistently deliver high-quality content in Gujarati that can stand proudly alongside any mainstream language film."

The film's narrative walks a fine line between emotion and suspense, offering a fresh voice in contemporary Gujarati cinema.

She said that Shubhchintak is her most "emotionally layered project" so far.

"And we're thrilled to share it with audiences who crave something real, rooted, and relevant. Continuing to tell these stories is both a privilege and a responsibility."

Presented by Soulsutra Studios and R D Brothers Movies, Shubhchintak features a powerful cast including Swapnil Joshi, Manasi Parekh, Viraf Patel, Deep Vaidya, Mehul Buch, Tusharika Rajguru, Nisarg Trivedi, Morli Patel, and Hituk Anodia.

Known for championing new voices and encouraging cross-regional collaborations, Manasi and Parthiv continue to infuse Gujarati cinema with fresh energy. With Shubhchintak, they bring in acclaimed Marathi actor Swapnil Joshi to the Gujarati screen for the first time.

Producer Parthiv Gohil shared, "Gujarati cinema is at a very exciting point right now. There's a hunger among audiences for stories that reflect their culture, language, emotions and Shubhchintak taps right into that."

Parthiv added: "For Manasi and me, it's not just about making films, it's about contributing to a larger movement that's putting regional stories on the national map. With every project, we're trying to honour our roots while also pushing creative boundaries. It's our way of staying connected to our identity and giving back to the culture that shaped us."

Reader Comments

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Rahul P.
So proud to see Gujarati cinema getting this recognition! Manasi Parekh and team are doing amazing work. Our regional films have that special touch of cultural authenticity that big Bollywood movies often miss. Can't wait to watch Shubhchintak! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Finally! Good quality content in regional languages. I hope other states take inspiration from this. Our Indian languages have such rich storytelling traditions that deserve this kind of platform. The trailer looks intense - love the psychological drama angle!
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Amit K.
While I appreciate the effort, I wish regional cinema would move beyond just emotional dramas. We need more variety - maybe some sci-fi or action films in Gujarati too? The industry has potential but needs to experiment more. Still, best wishes to the team!
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Shweta D.
As someone living outside Gujarat, this makes me so nostalgic for home! 😊 Regional films help us stay connected to our roots. Manasi Parekh is right - there's an authenticity here that's priceless. Hope they release with English subtitles for non-Gujarati audiences too!
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Vikram S.
Great to see Swapnil Joshi doing a Gujarati film! This cross-regional collaboration is exactly what Indian cinema needs more of. Each regional industry has its strengths - when they come together, magic happens. Looking forward to May 30th!
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Neha T.
The trailer gave me goosebumps! It's refreshing to see Gujarati cinema moving beyond just comedy films. Hope this encourages more investment in regional content. Our stories deserve this level of production quality and talented actors.

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