Jagor (Konkani) an issue based film but not preachy; dealt with the issue of farming land. The problems like pollution, SEZ, encroachments, environment which are dealt in the file are every where said Mr. Damodar Naik, who is the writer and producer of the film. He was addressing a press conference held in the media centre in IFFI, Goa, 2009, today.
All credit goes to Mr. Sangram Singh Gaikwad, the director of the film for ensuring that the film does not become a documentary or preachy said Mr. Naik. This is a 100% Goan film. All the actors, technicians and crew members are first timers. This film served as a platform for new talent and contained to bring out a good piece of work, Mr. Naik said. Government of Goa may think of some subsidy particularly for Konkani filmsotherwise they may not be financially viable appealed Mr. Naik, who is also a member of Legislative Assembly of Goa. The lead actor Vardhan Kamat, actress Lalan Desai, director Sangram Singh and cinematographer, Sharmad T. Pai Raiturkar were also present at the press conference.
Courtesy:PIB
2/12/2009
