“Bhaangar: Kalakusar Karigiri,” a documentary spotlighting traditional Goan goldsmiths, has earned its first international recognition with a nomination at the prestigious NanoCon International Film Festival 2025 in Washington, USA. Directed by Prachi Shirodkar, the film was selected from nearly 3,000 entries submitted from 194 countries.
“Bhaangar Kalakusar Karigiri,” a Konkani-language documentary directed by debutant filmmaker Prachi Shirodkar, has won the Best Documentary Award at the prestigious Miseentage Indian Film Awards 2025. The film highlights the heritage and craftsmanship of Goa’s traditional goldsmith artisans and arrives during the 75th anniversary of Goan cinema.
