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Leena Fernandes
Leena Dias (née Fernandes; 19 December 1929 – 30 July 2021) was an Indian actress known for her role in the first Konkani film, ''Mogacho Aunddo'' (1950). She is credited as the inaugural leading lady of Konkani cinema. Career Al Jerry Braganza's inspiration to create a Konkani film emerged during a stroll along Marine Drive, Mumbai, where he observed the prominent display of posters for English, Hindi, and Marathi films. Motivated by this observation, Jerry Braganza embarked on a mission to realize his ambition of producing a Konkani film. In his quest for a suitable leading lady, Jerry Braganza visited the office of United Artists, a foreign film distribution company. It was there that he encountered a young woman named Dias, whom he boldly approached with an offer to star as the heroine in his film. With the consent of her parents, Dias agreed to take on the role. The production of ''Mogacho Aunddo'' commenced on 31 July 1949, marked by a muhurat ceremony officiate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mogacho Aunddo
''Mogacho Aunddo'' ( en, Love's Craving) is a 1950 Goan Konkani-language film. It was the first film in Konkani and was produced and directed by Al Jerry Braganza (Antonio Lawrence Jerry Braganza), a native of Mapusa, under the banner ETICA pictures (Exchange Talkies of India, China and Africa). It was released on 24 April 1950. Hence, this day is celebrated as Konkani Cinema Day, and Al Jerry Braganza is called the 'Father of Konkani cinema'. Plot A story of love between a rich spoiled boy and a poor girl. Cast * Irene Amaral * Al Jerry Braganza * Elizabeth D'Abreo * Mary D'Souza * Jacob Fernandes * Joyce Fernandes * Leena Fernandes (as Maria) * Romeo Paul Pires * Lewis M. Ratus * Master Vaz Jose Lawrence Vaz (born José Lourenço Vás; 6 September 1927 – 13 December 2019), known professionally as Master Vaz, was an Indian singer, playwright, and lyricist known for his work in Konkani films, '' tiatr'' productions, folk plays, an ... (as lyricist; theme music) Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhurat Shot
In the Indian film industry, the muhurat shot or muhurtam shot is the first shot (or take) of a film marking the commencement of the principal photography. It is preceded by a pooja (religious rites). Muhurtam is a word from the Rig Veda and means moment. Contemporarily it means "auspicious moment" Description in literature A character in Shashi Tharoor's ''Show Business: A Novel'' muses "The muhurat of any film, the auspicious moment when the opening shot is canned, is not an event its star is supposed to miss... Muhurats are packed with oversize individuals in undersize clothes, their eyes and thighs gleaming with synthetic sheen... their tendency is to drape refulgent garlands on every available tripod, clapper, or neck. I'm happy to avoid them. In any case, marigolds make me sneeze." A Rediff.com news story covering the release of Bob Christo Robert John Christo, was an Australian-Indian civil engineer and actor in Hindi films. Starting with Sanjay Khan's ''Abdullah'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Our Lady Of Fatima
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Title Song
A title is one or more words used before or after a person's name, in certain contexts. It may signify either generation, an official position, or a professional or academic qualification. In some languages, titles may be inserted between the first and last name (for example, ''Graf'' in German, Cardinal in Catholic usage (Richard Cardinal Cushing) or clerical titles such as Archbishop). Some titles are hereditary. Types Titles include: * Honorific titles or styles of address, a phrase used to convey respect to the recipient of a communication, or to recognize an attribute such as: ** Imperial, royal and noble ranks ** Academic degree ** Social titles, prevalent among certain sections of society due to historic or other reasons. ** Other accomplishment, as with a title of honor * Title of authority, an identifier that specifies the office or position held by an official Titles in English-speaking areas Common titles * Mr. – Adult man (regardless of marital status) * Ms. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pangim
Panaji (; also known as Panjim) is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. Previously, it was the territorial capital of the former Portuguese India. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi river estuary in the Tiswadi sub-district ''( tehsil)''. With a population of 114,759 in the metropolitan area, Panaji is Goa's largest urban agglomeration, ahead of Margao and Mormugao. Panaji has terraced hills, concrete buildings with balconies and red-tiled roofs, churches, and a riverside promenade. There are avenues lined with gulmohar, acacia and other trees. The baroque Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is located overlooking the main square known as Praça da Igreja. Panaji has been selected as one of hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission. The city was built with stepped streets and a seven kilometre long promenade on a planned grid system after the Portuguese relocated the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Campal
Campal is a neighborhood located in the northern part of the city of Panaji, capital of the Indian state of Goa. It is completely located on the island of Tiswadi, one of the talukas in the state of Goa. The neighborhood name derives from "Campal de Dom Manuel", after Dom Manuel de Portugal e Castro, who developed it as a commercial area in 1830. Local landmarks On the left side of the road into Campal there is a large four-metre cannon. Slightly further is a garden containing a statue erected in 1929 of Francisco Luis Gomes, a representative in the Cortes, in Lisbon. Campal also houses the Kala Academy, a cultural centre with indoor and outdoor auditoriums, which hosted the International Film Festival of India, as well as a gymkhana surrounded by a large playground with various sports facilities. Campal Indoor Complex is a multi-purpose indoor stadium, the home of the Sports Authority of Goa The Sports Authority of Goa commonly abbreviated as SAG, is a body owned full ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Altinho
Altinho ('' pt, High'') is a hill neighbourhood of Panaji, the state capital of India's smallest state Goa. In the past it has been considered an elite residential colony, with the State's chief minister's residence and the Archbishop's palace located here. Although Altinho is a residential area, it is a home to Panaji's All India Radio All or ALL may refer to: Language * All, an indefinite pronoun in English * All, one of the English determiners * Allar language (ISO 639-3 code) * Allative case (abbreviated ALL) Music * All (band), an American punk rock band * ''All'' (All a ... station (whose precursor was the famed Emissora de Goa radio station of Portuguese times). It is also home to a sprawling set of quarters for government servants, and homes allotted to ruling party politicians. References Neighbourhoods in Panaji Hills of Goa {{goa-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandovi River
The Mahadayi/Mandovi River (''Mandovi'', pronounced ), also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei river, is described as the lifeline of the Indian state of Goa. The Mandovi and the Zuari are the two primary rivers in the state of Goa. Mandovi joins with the Zuari at a common creek at Cabo Aguada, forming the Mormugao harbour. Panaji, the state capital and Old Goa, the former capital of Goa, are both situated on the left bank of the Mandovi. River course The river has a total length of ; in Karnataka, in Maharashtra and in Goa. It originates from a cluster of 30 springs at Bhimgad in the Western Ghats in the Belagavi district of Karnataka. The river has total 2,032 km2 catchment area of which 1,580 km2, 375 km2 and 77 km2 catchment area are in Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra respectively. With its cerulean waters, Dudhsagar Falls and Varapoha Falls, it is also known as the Gomati in a few places. The Mandovi enters Goa from the north via the Sattari Taluka a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calangute
Calangute is a town in the North Goa district of the Indian state of Goa. It is famous for its beach, the largest in North Goa and a popular tourist destination. The peak tourist season is during Christmas and New Year, and during the summer in May. During the monsoon season, from June through September, the sea can be rough and swimming is prohibited. The beach offers water sport activities like parasailing and water skiing, among others. Demographics , Calangute had a population of 13,810. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. Calangute had an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 78% and female literacy 67%. 10% of the population was under 6 years of age. Government and politics Calangute is part of Calangute (Goa Assembly constituency) and North Goa (Lok Sabha constituency). Education Calangute has secondary education schools viz. Little Flower of Jesus High School , St. Josephs High School, Don Bosco H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mapuça
Mapusa (म्हापशें) is a town in North Goa, India. It is situated 13 km north of the capital Panaji. The town is the headquarters of Bardez Taluka. It is located on the main highway NH-17, linking Mumbai to Kochi. In Portuguese, the town is known as Mapuçá. History Mapusa is a small town clustered around the Mount (Alto). The name Mapusa is thought to be derived from the Konkani word for a 'measure' - 'map' and the phrase fill up - 'sa'. Ancient Goan agrarian community had a well established '' Gaunkari'' or Community Farming System, where villages formed associations, worked on community land and shared profits. Market day was a major event, with goods brought in from every district to one central area. Mapusa has thus remained a prominent market center for many centuries. Geography Mapusa is located at . It has an average elevation of 15 metres (49 feet).It lies on the banks of Mapusa River. Mapusa has a tropical climate with temperatu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velha Goa
Old Goa ( Konkani: ; pt, Velha Goa, translation='Old Goa') is a historical site and city situated on the southern banks of the River Mandovi, within the Tiswadi ''taluka'' (''Ilhas'') of North Goa district, in the Indian state of Goa. The city was established by the Bijapur Sultanate in the 15th century AD. After the Portuguese conquest of Goa, it served as capital of Portuguese Indian possessions, such as Mumbai/ Bombay ('' Bom Bahia'') territory and the state of Kochi/ Cochin ('' Cochim''), until its abandonment in the 18th century AD due to a plague. Under Portuguese rule, it is said to have been a city of nearly 200,000 people, from whence the spice trade was carried out across the Portuguese East Indies. The deserted city has been declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Old Goa is approximately east of the current state capital of Panjim ( pt, Nova Goa, translation='New Goa'). Etymology The name "Old Goa" was first used in the 1960s in the address of the Konkan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chembur
Chembur (pronunciation: ͡ʃembuːɾ is an upmarket large suburb in central Mumbai, India. History Before reclamation, Chembur lay on the north-western corner of Trombay Island. It is suggested that Chembur is the same place referred to as Saimur by the Arab writers(915–1137), Sibor in Cosmas Indicopleustes(535), Chemula in the Kanheri cave inscriptions(300–500), Symulla by the author of the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea(247), Symulla or Timulla by Ptolemy(150), and perhaps even Perimula by Pliny (A.D. 77). This is, however, disputed. Chembur is also said to be a reference to Chevul at the mouth of the on mainland Maharashtra. Later, the area occupie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
