''Mogacho Anvddo'' ( en, Love's Craving) is a 1950 Indian
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
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.
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, 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 Amara
* Al Jerry Braganza
* Elizabeth D'Abreo
* Mary D'Souza
* Jacob Fernandes
* Joyce Fernandes
* Leena Fernandes
* Romeo Paul Pires
* Lewis Ratus
See also
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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. The films have been produced in Goa, Ka ...
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Nirmon
''Nirmon'' is a Goan Konkani film produced in 1966. It was directed by A. Salam and produced by Frank Fernand. The film features C. Alvares, Shalini, Anthony D’Sa, Ophelia, Souza Ferrao, Antonette and Jacinto Vaz.
Cast and crew
Nirmonn was ...
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References
External links
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Photos of Mogacho Anvddo and Konkani cinema
Konkani-language films
1950 films
Indian romance films
1950s romance films
Indian black-and-white films
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