Mogacho Aunddo

1950 Konkani film directed by Al Jerry Braganza

  • 24 April 1950 (1950-04-24) (Mapusa, Matunga and Mazagaon)
LanguageKonkani

Mogacho Aunddo (English: 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).[1] 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)[2]
  • Romeo Paul Pires
  • Lewis M. Ratus
  • Master Vaz (as lyricist; theme music)[3]

See also

  • Konkani cinema
  • Nirmon

References

  1. ^ Das, Arti. "First Konkani colour film 'Bhuierantlo Munis' is a testament to the passion of musician Chris Perry". Scroll.in. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  2. ^ Antao, Steve (8 December 2015). "Lights! Camera! … 'Mogacho Aunddo' - the first Konkani film". ItsGoa. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  3. ^ "A boy named Master Vaz who became a tiatr legend". The Times of India. 14 December 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 January 2024.

External links

  • Mogacho Anvddo at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata
  • Photos of Mogacho Aunddo and Konkani cinema


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