Galgibaga lad directs hindi film "Jaane Hoga Kya" BY MELVYN MISQUITA
PANJIM, SEPT 9 While Goans await the release of "Jaane Hoga Kya (JHK)" in theatres across the State next week, they may not be aware of the strong Goan influence in the film. No, theres no drunkard, barmaid or priest in the plot to suggest a Goan stereotype and the musical scores dont even have a Goan connection. But browse through the credit lines and a Goan name stands out Glenn Baretto, director of JHK. This is my first movie as an independent director, as I was earlier the chief assistant director for Mansoor Khan (Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar) and Ashutosh Gowarikar (Pehla Nasha and Baazi), Baretto told Herald. Hailing from Galgibaga-Canacona, Baretto (40) who claims to be one of the first Goan directors to have made it to Bollywood is upbeat about JHK, which stars Aftab Shivdasan, Bipasha Basu, Paresh Rawal, Preeti Jhangiani and Rahul Dev. He says the movie is a sci-fi thriller. Given Barettos influence in the movie, it was not surprising that Goas famed spots found some space in JHK. One of the songs, Kutch to hua hai, was shot in Panjim, Majorda and Palolem, says Baretto. Incidentally, one Remo Fernandes figures in JHK as a choreographer. But hold your breath, hes not our very own rock star, Remo Fernandes. This Remo Fernandes is from Kerala, says Baretto with a smile, as he anticipates the confusion. While Baretto admits that Goans prefer to watch Hindi movies on DVDs or cable TV, he says: I would like Goans to watch my movie in theatres, as there is nothing quite like watching movies along with popcorn in theatres, sums up Baretto. Source: Herald Online news edition. ----------- Forwarded by Julio Cardoso, a proud Galibagkar himself ------------ _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
