PRODUCER - RAYMOND QUADROS

Producer of 'Padhri' Konkani films Raymond Quadros says the shooting of this film with the artistes and technicians of Karnataka and Goa was completed with a commercial touch. This cinemascope film consists of 46 artistes. The shooting was held in 58 beautiful locales of interior and outdoor.

Coming up from a very poor family in his childhood Raymond Quadros hails from Kinnigola near Mangalore. In search of job he moved to Mumbai as an electrician. With not much of scope with his job on hand Raymond Quadros to carve a better future proceeded to Dubai. In Dubai he became a cook of a Pakistani house. Not happy with it he came back to open a provision shop in Mumbai. Bad luck dodged him here also and he moved to Gulf for a better job. This time he showed interest in sale of electronic instruments. He became a contractor. He has started getting hold of profits and gave employment also for a few persons.

After nine colorful years he came back from Gulf to Bangalore. He started 'Sripadha' vegetarian hotel near Madivala check post. This became a turning point in his life. He started one after the other five hotels. In all these period he did not lose interest in Konkani literature.

He evinced interest in making a film in Konkani language. He met Rajesh Fernandes accidentally and thus the evolution of the film took first round of talks. After a serious thought and a few rounds of discussion the film 'Padhri' was decided.

This is a lavishly made film in one schedule says Raymond. There was no compromise and no worry bothered the entire team. For the first time thrills and actions are included in 'Padhri' Konkani film.

It has been decided to release the film in Bangalore, Mangalore, Karwar, Goa and Maharashtra. This will be once again a record development from Konkani film 'Padhri'.