Kazar (film)

Kazar (English: Marriage) is a 2009 Konkani film directed by Richard Castelino and produced by Frank Fernandes. It stars Larry Fernandes and Harshika Poonachcha. Larry stars in the movie as a NRI boy, who comes back to Mangalore to get married, while Harshika plays the role of his bride. The movie was initially scheduled to be released on 9 September 2009 but was delayed by two months, finally being released on 27 November 2009.

The story is woven around family and social values, portraying the importance to society of marriage vows and family stability. The film focuses on traditional Catholic marriage rituals such as engagement and Roce. Larry Fernandes stars in the movie as a NRI boy from Dubai, who comes back to Mangalore to get married. After marriage, he faces resistance from his bride (Harshika Poonacha) for his move to return to Dubai.

Daijiworld Media (Mangalore), the official International Media Partner for the movie, was instrumental in providing worldwide publicity coverage for the movie.

Larry Fernandes had difficulties in facing the camera for the first time, but got used to it within a few days after support from his team. Larry lost 15 kilograms (33 lb) in less than two months with a strict diet and regular exercises. Unlike Larry, his co-star, Coorgi actress Harshika Poonacha, had already acted in lead roles in two Kannada movies.

The movie was shot at various locations such as Mangalore (Mangalore International Airport (Bajpe), Someshwar Beach, and Pilikula Nisargadhama), Madikeri (Chomakudru and King's Cottage), Goan beaches (especially Dona-Paula), and Karwar. The film was completed in May 2009 and was initially scheduled to be released on 9 September 2009. Events such as cricket matches in 2009 and several other factors prevented an early release of the movie. The crew also wanted to release the movie in a good theater, due to the limited audience for regional movies. It got the Censor Board approval in November 2009. The movie had some glitches. The top portion of some scenes (including actors) was chopped off, reflecting the lack of professionalism in the work. Song pasteurization was adequate but patchy.

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