The correct answer is: A. Ramesh Kamath
Ramesh Kamath is known as the ‘Father of Konkani cinema’. He was a Konkani film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for his films ‘On the Way to Goa’ (1986), ‘The Sword of Tipu Sultan’ (1990), and ‘The Return of the Sword’ (1992).
Ramesh Kamath was born in Mangalore, Karnataka, India on 15 August 1948. He studied at the University of Mumbai, where he obtained a degree in commerce. After graduating, he worked as a banker for several years before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career in films.
Ramesh Kamath made his directorial debut with the Konkani film ‘On the Way to Goa’ in 1986. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it established Ramesh Kamath as a leading figure in Konkani cinema. He went on to direct several more films, including ‘The Sword of Tipu Sultan’ (1990), ‘The Return of the Sword’ (1992), and ‘The Sword of Tipu Sultan 2’ (1994).
Ramesh Kamath also produced several films, including ‘On the Way to Goa’ (1986), ‘The Sword of Tipu Sultan’ (1990), ‘The Return of the Sword’ (1992), and ‘The Sword of Tipu Sultan 2’ (1994). He also wrote the screenplays for several films, including ‘On the Way to Goa’ (1986), ‘The Sword of Tipu Sultan’ (1990), ‘The Return of the Sword’ (1992), and ‘The Sword of Tipu Sultan 2’ (1994).
Ramesh Kamath died on 27 December 2019 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- A. Ramesh Kamath: Ramesh Kamath is known as the ‘Father of Konkani cinema’. He was a Konkani film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for his films ‘On the Way to Goa’ (1986), ‘The Sword of Tipu Sultan’ (1990), and ‘The Return of the Sword’ (1992).
- B. Amrit Prabhu: Amrit Prabhu is a Konkani film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for his films ‘Aamchem Noxib’ (1995), ‘Dhup’ (2003), and ‘Ashi Hi Astitva’ (2010).
- C. Franklin Fernandes: Franklin Fernandes is a Konkani film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for his films ‘Aai’ (1989), ‘Sakal’ (1991), and ‘Nirmon’ (1993).
- D. Al Jerry Braganza: Al Jerry Braganza is a Konkani film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for his films ‘Akash’ (1992), ‘Ashi Hi Astitva’ (2010), and ‘Ashi Hi Zindagi’ (2012).