Janki Bodiwala dedicates National Award to team Vash, calls director her god
The news brought emotional moments at home. 'I told my dad, and I could see his eyes welling up. He was trying hard to hold back tears. My mother is over the moon, she's calling every single person she knows,' she added.Janki was quick to credit her team, especially director Krishnadev Yagnik, for giving her the opportunity. 'He's like God to me now. I'm forever grateful to him,' she said, visibly emotional about the trust placed in her for such a powerful role.The young star also expressed hope that this recognition will encourage more filmmakers to back female-driven narratives. 'This award is not just a personal milestone, it's a huge thing for the industry. I hope it opens doors for more female-oriented stories and characters in Gujarati cinema,' she said.Coming off the success of 'Shaitaan' earlier this year, Janki believes this win is a turning point. 'People have started noticing me as an actor, and now with this award, I hope to be part of more meaningful and strong roles.'Janki Bodiwala, who became popular in Gujarati cinema with films like 'Chhello Divas' and 'Vash' (2023), impressed everyone by playing the same role in the Hindi remake 'Shaitaan' (2024), alongside Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyotika. She played Janhvi, a girl trapped by black magic, and critics praised her powerful and emotional performance.Her role in the original Gujarati 'Vash' was a turning point in her career. Janki said the character helped her break away from her earlier image and show her true acting skills.- Ends
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