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Films

“I Am Nothing” Documentary on Vamona Navelcar Premieres to Acclaim in Lisbon

Tanisha Cardozo

I Am Nothing (2025), a deeply moving documentary chronicling the life of acclaimed Goan artist Vamona Navelcar, premiered to a captivated audience on September 5th at the prestigious Museu Do Oriente in Lisbon, Portugal. Directed by Ronak Kamat, with an original score by Ashley Fernandes and produced by Gurudas Kamat under 99 Petals MediaWorld, the hour-long film delivered an emotionally rich and visually arresting portrayal of an artist who defied borders and time.

With over 50 attendees filling the auditorium, the film was received with resounding success, sparking heartfelt responses, particularly from those who knew Navelcar during his transformative years in Mozambique and Portugal. The intimate setting of the museum, coupled with the personal and reflective nature of the film, created an atmosphere of reverence and nostalgia.

The documentary masterfully weaves together archival footage, personal letters, interviews, and artwork to paint a full picture of Navelcar—not just as an artist, but as a philosopher, teacher, and spiritual seeker. His journey from Goa to Mozambique, and eventually to Portugal, mirrors the complex intersections of art, exile, and identity, all of which are explored in the film with empathy and visual grace.

The Lisbon screening marks a significant milestone for the project, offering a meaningful return to a city that was once Navelcar’s creative and emotional home. The event drew not only art lovers and film enthusiasts but also members of the Goan and Lusophone communities, many of whom found the experience deeply personal.

I Am Nothing stands as a cinematic tribute to an artist who remained committed to his values and vision, often at great personal cost. The film’s title, taken from one of Navelcar’s own philosophical reflections, echoes throughout the narrative, offering viewers not just a biography, but a meditation on humility, resilience, and artistic truth.

With the Lisbon premiere complete, I Am Nothing is expected to continue its festival journey and wider public release, bringing Vamona Navelcar’s story to new audiences across the globe.

Spotlight

Pranali Prakash Kande: Turning Every Meal into a Story Worth Sharing

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo

“When food becomes more than just a meal — it becomes a movement.“

📸A Passion That Started with a Camera and a Craving

Pranali’s food journey began the way many do — with a love for food and a phone camera. What started as random food photos for fun turned into a full-fledged content creation career. Her Instagram soon filled with reels and photos of every delicious bite she captured.

🍛Cooking with Culture: Goan Flavors at the Heart

More than just an explorer of cuisines, Pranali is a passionate home cook — especially when it comes to Goan recipes. From experimenting with basic ingredients to sharing simplified versions of traditional dishes, she makes cooking accessible for everyone. Her signature? That comforting, homely Goan fish curry and rice that’s always close to her heart.

🌟From Honest Reviews to Influencer Recognition

Pranali doesn’t just post — she curates. Her restaurant reviews focus only on the places she genuinely enjoys. “I’d never want to misguide my audience,” she says. Her honesty and consistency caught the attention of major platforms, leading to her empowerment as an influencer by ESG Goa and winning the Starbuzz Food Award.

🧩Balancing Content Creation with a Full-Time Job

Behind every polished reel is a long process: scripting, shooting, retakes, editing, and posting — all handled by Pranali herself. Balancing this with a 9–5 job is no small feat, but she takes it all in stride with patience and passion.

⏳The Challenges and the Cheers

The life of a content creator isn’t always glamorous. The struggle behind perfect shots, the pressure to post consistently, and the hope that content isn’t misused — these are part of the reality Pranali faces. Yet, it’s her supportive family and friends who keep her going.

🚀The Future Is Flavorful

With more collaborations on the horizon and a growing audience who trust her taste, Pranali is just getting started. As she puts it, “All I think about is food and just food.”

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Where is the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world?

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Duomo, Milan Cathedral

Hello my wonderful Allys,

Welcome to another Being Allycaral Friday feature post. And here I am all geared up to bring before you this week’s special. Well, a couple of days back I had a random thought of conducting #BeingAllycaralSaturdaypoll. And since then, Every Saturdays, all I do is ask one question to which I tend to get know your preferences, likes and dislikes. Thus, when I was going through the same, I thought of why not linking my Saturday Poll Results to A Friday Feature. And Because of that here I am with the results of my previous poll in which most of you preferred Milan over California.

So here it is presenting to you the Global Fashion Capital of the World, which is the house to the largest Gothic Cathedral, Milan. A beautiful city in Italy and the second most popular one after Rome. The same is a growing hub for elegance and sophistication. The structures in this place have an impressive skill with an artistic touch with a future model making it distinctive from the rest.

A closer view of the Statues on the Spires

One of the top places to visit in Milan is Duomo. Yes, this is situated in the heart of Milan one of the most beautiful cathedrals which perfectly manifests the creativity and aspiration of the City.

As mentioned earlier too it is the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world with a vision in pink cadoglia marble. It’s pearly white facade with 135 spires and statues on the spires makes it look even more beautiful. The most beautiful feature of this Cathedral is that it has over 3400 statues on the external spires adding the icing to the cake of this extravagant Gothic Cathedral.

The work of the same began in the year 1386 by Mr. Giangaleazzo Visconti who’s original design was almost unfeasible at that time. The same took over 600 years to complete this gigantic structure. After looking at the initial design, several people were not keen to even give the structure a try.  The slow construction was another reason to doubt whether the same would be a success or no. But in the 19th century much of the church ornaments were brought giving it a Neo – Gothic look. Further, enhancing the beauty with final touches in 1960s.

As beautiful is the exterior of this church,  the interior too is extravagant. It has the largest stained glass windows in Christendom while in the crypt saintly Carlo Borromeo is interred in a rock-crystal casket. The church is open for visitors from 8am to 7pm and the roof terraces of the structure is open from morning 9am – 7pm. The same can be visited internally true city guided tours in small private groups only.

Well, Don’t forget to like, comment and share this post, also if you have clicked any pictures in this beautiful place share it on your social networking using the hashtag, #TravelBeingAllycaral

Tips of the day

In order to visit the place, try to be at the church entrance by 7:30am, because the place is visited by several people every single day. And there are huge queue which stand almost till afternoon to get into the church, so if you want to get into the church make sure you stick to the schedule and by 8am to visit the same.

#BEINGALLYCARAL AT MILAN

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#BeingAllycaral Poll of the Day

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