What award did Janki Bodiwala win?

Janki Bodiwala won the National Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role this year.

How did Janki Bodiwala celebrate Navratri as a child?

As a child, Janki Bodiwala would play garba with her cousins and their friends until the early hours of the morning, and then go for late-night drives on their two-wheelers.

What does Janki Bodiwala miss about traditional garba celebrations?

Janki Bodiwala misses the diverse garba steps that were once performed to different songs, as opposed to the single repetitive step used in modern garba events.

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National Award Winner Janki Bodiwala Reminisces Cherished Navratri Traditions

29 Sep, 2025

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Summary

Janki Bodiwala won the National Award for Best Supporting Actress this year
She fondly recalls playing garba with cousins until late at night as a child
Bodiwala misses the diverse garba steps of the past, now replaced by a single repetitive dance

National Award Winner Janki Bodiwala Reminisces Cherished Navratri Traditions

In a heartwarming interview, Bollywood actress Janki Bodiwala shares her fondest memories of Navratri celebrations from her childhood. Bodiwala, who just received the prestigious National Award for Best Supporting Actress, recalls how her elder cousin would meticulously dress her up for the festivities, applying pink blush and drawing designs near her eyes and neck.