Ujwaadu
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| Directed by | Kasargod Chinna |
| Written by | Gopalakrishna Pai |
| Produced by | KJ Dhananjaya Anuradha Padiyar |
| Cinematography | Utpal Nayanar |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | V. Manohar |
Production company | Mithra Media Pvt. Ltd |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Konkani |
| Budget | Rs.45 laks |
Ujwaadu (Light) is a 2011 Konkani film directed by Kasargod Chinna and produced by KJ Dhananjaya and Anuradha Padiyar as the third film ever produced in the GSB Konkani language and attempts to showcase Konkani Saraswatha tradition and culture.
Released on 14 October 2011, and with music by V Manohar, the film stars Shivadhwaj, Neethu, Sadashiv Brahmavar, Sandhya Pai, Prameela Nesargi, Dr. Ananth Prabhu and Umashree.[2] The film was selected for the Bengaluru International Film Festival.[3]
Plot
Ujwaadu depicts the story of simple happy-go-lucky Gowda Saraswat Brahmins way of life with turmoil and struggle within.
Cast
- Umashree
- Shivadhwaj
- Neethu
- Sadashiva Brahmavar
- Sandhya Pai
- Prameela Nesargi
- Dr. Ananth Prabhu
- Srinivas Sheshgiri Prabhu as Gajju
- Vyas Shenoy as Katte's friend
Production
Ujwaadu took off with its Muhurat in Bangalore on 22 April 2011 at Kumaraswamy Lay Out. Celebrities from Kannada Film world including Girish Kasaravalli, T. S. Nagabharana, Jayamala, Umashree and Dr. K. Ramesh Kamath who produced and directed Konkani film in the early Eighties namely ‘Jana Mana’.[4]
The film was shot around Karkala and Mangalore, and is the Third film of GSB Konkani language. Prior to its release, the only two GSB Konkani films produced were Tapaswini and Jana Mana.[5]
Reception
A critic from Daijiworld.com wrote, "Ujwaadu entertains. It endears itself to you as you watch it. It is mellow, gentle and indulgent".[6]
Home media
The DVD of the film was released in Muscat, Oman on 22 March 2015.[7]
References
- ^ "Konkani film Ujwaadu to hit screen on Oct 15". coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India.
- ^ "Konkani film Ujwadu to be released on Oct 14". www.mangaloretoday.com. 8 October 2011. Archived from the original on 30 January 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "Ujwadu' to be screened at Bangalore film fest". coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India.
- ^ http://www.khojlive.com/konkani_News.htm
- ^ http://www.gsbkonkani.net/konkani.htm
- ^ "Movie Review: 'Ujwaadu' - A Brave Effort". www.daijiworld.com.
- ^ "Muscat: Ujwadu Konkani film DVD released in Oman". daijiworld.com.
Further reading
- Konknni Cholchitram, Isidore Dantas, 2010
- 50 Years of Konkani Cinema, Andrew Greno Viegas, 2000