~by Gasper Crasto
KUWAIT: She is known as Goa’s Nightingale. Her songs have become immortal over the years, and she has been an inspiration to many.
Lorna, the Konkani language singer, needs no introduction. She remains the most popular Konkani female singer.
However, the credit to give Lorna a fresh frontage, 'life' to her songs and take Lorna to the highest pedestal goes to yet another female - PALOMI GHOSH, an inspiration herself to the young and old alike, and a prime personality in attracting the audience back to Konkani cinema.
WHO IS PALOMI?
Palomi won ‘Special Mention Merit’ at the Indian National Film Awards for her amazing role in ‘Nachom-ia Kumpasar’ which is set for screening in Kuwait yet again by public demand.
Undoubtedly, one of the best films ever made in Konkani, which won awards for Best Feature Film in Konkani, and Best Production Design, the film has met resounding success all across the Konkan world.
Palomi, who plays the lead, is a bubbling actress of Bengali origin. The young girl found her calling to stardom at the ‘theatre electives’ of North Carolina University (USA) where she studied.
Her natural talent further boosted her interest in acting and singing. She was duly rewarded for her dedicated depiction of a singer in ‘Nachom-ia Kumpasar’ which she performed to great perfection despite her non-Goan inheritance.
Palomi has also rendered 2 songs in the film—'Tuzo mog' and 'Adeus' and continues to regale audience at various Konkani events and festivals singing in Konkani.
The beautiful actress can also be seen in numerous TV Commercials, popular among them being Idea, SBI Life Insurance, Horlicks Oats, Stayfree, Hajmola, Orbit, Reliance GSM, Moov, Bru, Uninor, etc, as well as other promos for Sony & NDTV Imagine.
In drama and art, the stunning Palomi has created a niche among upcoming stars. She has acted in epic stage shows and episodes. Palomi also has Music Videos.
Films, theatre and commercials apart, the multi-talented star is also an appointed trainer in social dances and is a lead vocalist too.
Currently, the heroine is in Germany doing a shoot.
NAMCHOM-IA KUMPASAR is probably one of the most memorable acts, if not for Palomi, atleast for the Konkani loving masses.
‘NACHOM-IA KUMPASAR’ (LETS DANCE TO THE RHYTHM)
Since its launch, the Bardroy Barretto directed masterpiece has earned large amount of support and praise for the film across India and abroad.
The cast of the movie includes Goan actors and actresses Comedian Netto, Prince Jacob, John D'Silva, Samy Braganza, Comedian Kenny, Selwyn Braganza, Roy Menezes, Abdonio, Meena Leitao, Mathew Araujo, Meenakshi Martins, Roque Lazarus, etc, among many others.
President of Goan Cultural Centre – Kuwait Mr. Carmo Santos, one of the co-producers and organizer of the Kuwait Festival is also seen in the film.
Nachom-ia Kumpasar is still being showcased at a series of screenings in Goa and is running to packed houses ever since its premier at Doha Qatar in November 2014.
The movie gives Kuwait audience yet another chance to watch it or watch it again.
FIRST EVER INTERNATIONAL KONKANI FILM FESTIVAL
‘NACHOM-IA KUMPASAR’ is among 6 Konkani films scheduled to be screened at the first ever International Konkani Film Festival.
The event presented by Goan Cultural Centre Kuwait in association with T-Bush International Films and Konkani Community of Holy Family Cathedral will be held 25th & 26th February 2017 (Public Holidays) at the American International School Auditorium, Maidan Hawally.
Comedy, music and poignancy are synonymous with Konkani cinema, and the Kuwait festival is sure to share this legacy with film lovers.
ALL FILMS WILL HAVE ENGLISH SUB-TITLES.
Films that will be showcased:
25TH FEBRUARY 2017
BIG BEN @ 10.30 am
NIRMON @ 3.00 pm
HOME SWEET HOME - II @ 6.00 pm
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26th FEBRUARY 2017
ENEMY @ 10.30 am
NOXIBACHO KHELL @ 3.00 pm
NACHOM-IA KUMPASAR @ 6.00 pm
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GATE-PASSES
Gate-passes for the festival may be picked up by dialing:
99047401
99874104
99699514
99384029
50796693
99389473
97243285
99308953
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For Group Booking, Advertisement & Promotions Contact: Mr. Carmo Santos at 99047401.
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