News: Shodhan Prasad
Dubai, Nov 27: 'Sophiya..A Dream Girl', super hit Konkani film produced by Janet Noronha Productions and directed by Bollywood and Bhojpuri cinema’s ace director Harry Fernandes staring multi-lingual actress Esther Noronha, Elton Mascarenhas and Sheton Crasta is all set to hit theaters in UAE on January 19 and 26, 2017, with shows across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al Ain.
The film based on the theme of amnesia sees multitalented actress-singer Ester Noronha and Elton Mascarenhas in the lead role along with the much loved comedian and actor Prince Jacob in a prime role. The lead pair of Esther and Elton who had earlier starred together in another Konkani film 'Noshibacho Khell’ was very well received by the audience and impressed with the chemistry of the pair.
‘Sophiya’ on record is the first ever Coastalwood movie produced by a female producer, Janet Noronha under the banner of Janet Noronha Productions. The movie had released to packed houses across coastal Karnataka earlier and witnessed a huge crowd at the Goan premiere too. The movie also released in Israel and London and received tremendous response both in India and abroad.
'Sophiya' remains unique out of the many films released this year. The film being a family entertainer is being watched by women and children alike. The story received much praise from all quarters wherever released. A good message is delivered through the film to the audience with a dash of comedy.
With lyrics by Ancy D’Souza Paladka and Harry Fernandes, ‘Sophiya’ has soulful music composed by Gunwant Sen and songs sung by Ester Noronha, Anthony Tauro, Gunwant Sen, Dashiel Concessao and Roop Shaa. Beautiful dances were ably choreographed by Dilip Mestry. Picturesque locations were captured by director of photography, Shafeeq Shaikh which was crisply edited by Abhishek Maskar. Action director Sunil Rodigues has done justice to action scenes. Art direction was handled by Wilfred Pinto. The film has classic designer Suraj Ravi and assistant director Roystan Balkunje in the team. The entire movie was capably handled by production manager Satish Brahmavar.
Director Harry Fernandes Barkur who is a known name in Bhojpuri films, has made justice to the movie with his proven experience and track record. Story and screenplay including the dialogues were written by him. 'Sophiya' displays technical excellence with the expertise of Bollywood technician’sinvolvement in most of the work of the film. As the film has Bollywood level of standard, the expenditure has been enormous. The post production work of the film was done in Hyderabad Digital Studio where work regarding big budget Telugu and Tamil films has been conducted earlier. The use of sophisticated cameras has resulted in excellent quality of the film which can be seen on screen. Harry Fernandes is also directing another new Konkani movie ‘Zanvoy No.1’ which is expected to release soon.
Sophiya’s revenue collected from its Israel screening was handed over to a humanity trust in Udupi adding their contribution to the society.
Keep reading this section for the details on the theaters and showtimings which will be announced by the makers soon.
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