Konkani cinema
Konkani cinema is an Indian film industry, where films are made in the Konkani language, which is spoken mainly in the Indian states of Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka and to a smaller extent in Kerala. Konkani films have been produced in Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala.[1]
The first full length Konkani film was Mogacho Anvddo, released on April 24, 1950, and was produced and directed by Jerry Braganza, a native of Mapusa, under the banner of ETICA Pictures.[2][3] Hence, 24 April is celebrated as Konkani Film Day.[4]
Konkani film Paltadcho manis has been included in the world’s best films of 2009 list.[5]
Konkani films are eligible for the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani. The most commercially successful Konkani film (as of June 2011) is O Maria directed by Rajendra Talak.[6]
In 2012, the whole new change adopted in Konkani Cinema by introducing Digital Theatrical Film "The Victim" directed by Milroy Goes.[7]
Some old Konkani films are Sukhachem Sopon, Amchem Noxib, Nirmonn, Mhoji Ghorkarn, Kortubancho Sonvsar, Jivit Amchem Oxem, Mog ani Moipas, Bhuierantlo Munis, Suzanne, Boglantt, Padri and Bhogsonne. Ujwadu is a 2011 Konkani film directed by Kasargod Chinna and produced by KJ Dhananjaya and Anuradha Padiyar.
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References
- ↑ http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/17/stories/2011041760220500.htm
- ↑ http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=59256&n_tit=Panaji%3A+Konkani+Cinema+-+A+Long+Way+to+Go
- ↑ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/31478
- ↑ http://www.navhindtimes.in/panorama/konkani-cinema-day-some-reflections
- ↑ Dearcinema.com
- ↑ http://www.navhindtimes.in/iwatch/celebrating-konkani-cinema
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-12/mangalore/33788875_1_konkani-film-karwar-manohar-parikkar
- Konknni Cholchitram, Isidore Dantas, 2010
- 50 Years of Konkani Cinema, Andrew Greno Viegas, 2000
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