'Ek Aslyar Ek Na' creates history in Konkani cinema with London premiere


Report: Lloyd D'Sa
Pics: Melvin Rodrigues

London, Nov 28: The Konkani movie 'Ek Aslyar Ek Na' presented by Konkani Kutam London, written and directed by Pradeep Barboza, produced by Frank Fernandes under the banner of Ferns Movie International released in London for the first time in the history of Konkani cinema at Harrow Safari, London on Sunday, November 26.

Melvin Vaz, member of UK Konkans formally inaugurated the movie by a short speech and thanked Frank Fernandes and his team for their effort to support and protect Konkani.

Melvin Rodrigues, Precilla Fernandes, Esthela Vaz, Lloyd D’Sa were felicitated with a bouquet for their effort to make this event possible.

Richard Lobo and Christine Lobo along with Konkani Kutam London were felicitated for their wholehearted support by sponsoring this movie.

The movie had good response from the Mangalurean Konkani speaking families here in UK. The entire team of UK Konkans and KKL expressed gratitude to all the families who travelled from a long distance to watch and support Ek Aslyar Ek Na.

The movie was made in Konkani using the fully digital technology shot at some of the beautiful locations in and around Mangaluru. The camera work, direction and the songs/lyrics were highly praised by the audience in their review and as for the attempt one should really applaud and appreciate the movie team's courage.

  

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  • Eva Dsouza , Barkur\London

    Wed, Nov 30 2016

    I can proudly say that I watched a konkani movie at London cinema sitting with my native people enjoying our culture. Thanks to all involved in making a movie and who fascilitated this to happen here.

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  • VINAY PINTO , PALADKA DUBAI

    Tue, Nov 29 2016

    Great show in london EAEN
    Nice to see you LAVITA and Family

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  • Elizabeth dsilva, London

    Tue, Nov 29 2016

    The movie was amazing from the start to finish. A memory worth remembering, thanks to all.

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  • Robin , Belman / Mumbai/ Coventry

    Mon, Nov 28 2016

    What a fantastic evening !Thoroughly entertaining movie which exceeded all my expectations. Production values and a sharp script to match any Bollywood movie while maintaining essential Mangalorean cultural values. I want to see it again, when is the DVD out ??? Mosthu thanks To UK Konkans team for making this screening possible.

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  • Esthela Vaz, Pangala/Croydon

    Mon, Nov 28 2016

    Thank you Dr Robin and Dr Reema for your time and Contribution for the Movie,KKL worked really hard to screen this Movie,Credit goes to them,we Ukkonkans just supported this Movie.we are waiting for DVD too.

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  • Raphael DSouza, Pangla/London

    Mon, Nov 28 2016

    It was a pleasant experience to watch first Konkani movie ever played in London. Most of the actors, perhaps acting for the first time on the silver screen, have done a fantastic job. The music, songs and dances are amazing. I was very much impressed with the act of our Goinkar brother!!!. Our own Pangalite, Laveena from Pangla did justice to the role of 'Selfie' obsessed naughty wife.

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  • Herald D'Souza, Pius Nagar/London

    Mon, Nov 28 2016

    ಪಯ್ಲ್ಯಾ ಪಾವಟಿ ಕೊಂಕಣಿ ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ್ ಪೊಳೊನ್ ಅಮ್ಚೆ೦ ಮೊನ್ ದಾದೊಶಿ ಜಾಲೆ. ದೇವ್ ಬೋರೆ ಕರುಂ ಹೇ ಮಾಂಡುನ್ ಹಾಡ್ಲ್ಯಾ ಸರ್ವ್ ಮಾನೆಸ್ತಾಂಕ್. 

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  • Tom Dsouza, London

    Mon, Nov 28 2016

    Historic day for Konkani community in London. It was a pleasure watching Konkani movie on the big screen. Thoroughly enjoyed the dances, songs, action and comedy. Congratulations to the entire star cast and production team. Looking forward for more konkani movies in London.

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