Mogacho Anvddo
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Mogacho Anvddo was the first Konkani film. It 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 Jerry Fernandes is called the 'Father of Konkani Cinema'.
Mapusa
Mapusa also spelt at Mapuca, Mhapsa or Mapsa 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 Trivandrum...
, 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 Jerry Fernandes is called the 'Father of Konkani Cinema'.