Rupesh Samant

Panaji, Jan 3: Mangaluru-born Konkani girl Ester Noronha who has acted in several Telugu, Kannada and Konkani movies feels that Konkani cinema can bind the community, which has spread between Ratnagiri to Kasargod.

The actress has been promoting her movie 'Kantar' where she has played a role alongside Jackie Shroff. The film will be exhibited at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao on January 15 at 7.30 pm.

Speaking on Prime TV’s daily programme ‘Prime Encounter’ hosted by senior journalist Rupesh Samant, she said that Konkani cinema has been getting increasing acceptance across Goa and Karnataka. “But we will also look at a larger Konkani speaking audience.

"Konkani films and actors have upgraded themselves in terms of content and quality.

“There will be a time when our industry will have its own Salman Khan, Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit.

"Konkani cinema could be identified into two eras – One pre and another post-Nachuya Kumpasar."

Do watch her detailed interview on Prime TV tonight at 9.30 pm.