Bangalore Archdiocese

By Fr Franklin DSouza

Bengaluru, Feb 26 :  "Dundhugara Maga"  Movie shooting took off at Benedictine Monastery, Bengaluru on 21st February 2022 at 9am.

His Excellency Most Rev Dr Bernard Moras, Archbishop Emeritus of Archdiocese of Bangalore clapped and inaugurated the shooting of the Movie. Very Rev. Fr C. Francis -  Vicar General of Archdiocese of Bangalore, Very Rev. Fr Jerome - Superior of Benedictine Monastery Bengaluru, Rev. Fr Franklin D'Souza - Director of Yesusparsha Retreat Team, Mr. Joe Simon - Actor and Director, Mrs. Manjula Joy - Pro-life activist as well as Preacher and  Bro. T. K. George - Director of the  "Dundhugara Maga" Movie were present on the dais.

Archbishop Emeritus Bernard Moras congratulated Bro. T. K. George for his commitment in Preaching ministry as well his spiritual productions which has touched the lives of millions. He also said being a laity his contribution is priceless. When we are touched by the Divine, through his Grace we can bring transformation in the society. He said, "Dundhugara Maga" Movie is based on the Parable of Jesus from Luke Chapter 15. This movie portrays the importance of family values in today's society.

Monsignor C. Francis congratulated Bro. T. K. George for taking the big screen production. He said that this will be a historical event. He blessed the unit and wished every success for the shooting.

On this occasion, Most Rev. Dr Bernard Moras released the 400 pages hymn book containing Kannada, Konkani, Tamil, Hindi, Tulu and Malayalam hymns, around 600 of them, composed by Bro. T. K. George for the last thirty years in his preaching Ministry.  Rev. Fr Franklin D'Souza, Yesusparsha Retreat Team Director has edited this book.

Bro. T. K. George thanked everyone on the dais for their love and support. Mr. Joe Simon honoured the dignitaries. Fr Franklin D'Souza compered the programme. 

Then the shooting continued till 25th February at various locations of the Monastery.