The Susegad Life | An award-winning Goa Documentary 2023

[@tysondacosta7802]

Just so true. Why isn't this video getting more attention?

[@Themushroomtheories]

I guess people want to see more beaches and parties in Goa. But hoping someday this film will reach most people and give them a gist of what Goa can be.

[@ganpatkurtiker565]

Because our Goan are Sushegad but not cocktails are not our Goan Sanskriti

[@bhavyakukreja6397]

I am sure I am not gonna see GOA the way it has been portrayed or what is it for many after watching this film. Thanks DD for such a beautiful film. VIVA GOA!

[@Themushroomtheories]

Arey arey mere bhai, thank you🎉

[@neciodsouza4824]

Be aware of so many murders also.

[@av1421]

what about the inquest and hindu genocide in goa...should cover all that too in a documentary!!

[@graphicventures]

Goans, this deserves more views! Nice video - keep it up! I miss my Goa very much. Cheers from Dubai.

[@sophiaandradekapadia]

Goa is special It is blessed with beautiful nature, the hills and the sea. what makes Goa really unique and truly special are the people of Goa, their life, their culture, their arts, crafts, food, dance and music. Whenever I visit Goa, I explore the unknown spots, the markets, the villages, the neighbourhoods .... that is the true essence of Goa

[@Godzilla9]

Viva Goa ! It's culture and traditions, tourism can adversely affect the ethos of a place, so preserve Goa, nice effort, keep it up, local beat - best wishes.

[@fernandesdylan]

Wow. This documentary is so beautiful and well made!

[@umafitzcharles]

Beautiful film! Wish this kind of tourism reaches more and more"visitors" to Goa, wherever they may come from. Also, it would be great if every region of India has a "local beat" chapter, to help newcomers and visitors get to know the deep roots , the historical aspects and distinctive ways of each area🤩

[@paragphad2642]

Inspite of multiple visits to Goa in my lifetime, I would have never come across this side of the city if not for this documentary. 19:05 - one of the many best moments throughout the film. Thanks DD

[@Themushroomtheories]

@@paragphad2642 Ahhh thanks brother!!! Appreciate it 💯✨

[@candidsagacandidsaga4814]

Just what exactly i love Goa for. The beauty the serene the peace of this place❤. And the video is completely peace to watch nd how it focused to narrate the actual beauty of Goa and people to know Goa has so much more to offer than alcohols nd clubs.

[@andie3240]

Local Beat should be ambassadors for Goa !! Loved the video, the music...just so apt, matching the serenity of the villages in Goa !!

[@pattiwaterfield5193]

Great Video. At first I thought that Local Beat was just creating another tourist rich haven and all those beautiful wild places would be overrun, but how refreshing to see that it is the opposite. I have never seen Goa in person, but grew up in my old country with so many Goan friends. Maybe one day I will visit , stay away from the crowds and see those waterfalls, quiet forests.... Thank you for this film. Hope to see more from you.

[@sameerphal]

This documentary encapsulates the ethos of real Goa. Kudos!!

[@abhishekmhalshi1148]

I'm sure no one portrait the Goa with this point of view till yet... This is gem... Every Goan must see this and think about whats your identity... Keep it remain...

[@Themushroomtheories]

Thank you so much for watching ❤

[@av1421]

what about the inquest and hindu genocide in goa...should cover all that too in a documentary!!

[@macrosoftpalani]

This fulfill the documentary film's grammar. This film focus the Goa Local Beat. Great work. Congrats Dharane!!!!

[@Themushroomtheories]

Thank you so much 🎉🎉

[@neciodsouza4824]

Goa has many worst things also. We have our own serial killer of killing 16 girls still alive.

[@sophiaandradekapadia]

yes Susegad really means having a holistic way of life, a good balance, working and enjoying life and all its gifts.

[@ganeshvadcar8098]

If there's absolute one thing I'm fortunate about is the fact that I'm a Goan and I'm deeply touched by this documentary 🌴

[@av1421]

what about the inquest and hindu genocide in goa...should cover all that too in a documentary!!

[@joanndias9171]

Hey, Mack & Raul cheers to y'all for doing what y'all do for our Goa. So proud to have witnessed the localbeat way of touristing, surely is a Goenkar approved one!

[@Twenty6films]

Great job Mack! Loved the entire plot and how it unfolds….excellent drone shots. Cheers to keeping the culture alive. Viva!

[@karishmamohanta3108]

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮DD DD this film just made my day. I can see your effort the amount of time spent behind the scenes and ofcouse the fun little stories that took place while your stay in Goa. It's incredible!!!!!💯💯 DD please keep creating and pushing yourself for the things that give immense satisfaction.

[@Themushroomtheories]

Thank you so much Karishma 💐🫂

[@karishmamohanta3108]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@geeteshgawas6357]

Amazing film..

[@katyallen5331]

Beautiful Goa: keepers of Goa; beautiful Goans ❤

[@Vashu0304]

This is beautiful DD. In every manner. Storyline, frames, music, narration. I kinda felt that serenity inside me as well after watching this susegad lifestyle. It's amazing keep doing. Im excited to see some more. 🎉🎉💚💚

[@Themushroomtheories]

Thanks Vashuuuu🫂

[@shomarodrigues6828]

Such pertinent observations about social media hype

[@JoannaFernandes-f5t]

Beautiful

[@vagabondaxis]

This is just beautiful storytelling mahn. It inspires me to approach my own upcoming project with a unique lens, a distinct perspective, to be shot around Goa. Thank you for creating this beauty and displaying authentic goa in its true glory. 🥂

[@ShubhamNagpal27]

Besttttttttt one so farrrr ❤❤❤❤

[@abhinaysrivastava9188]

Thank you. Great documentary. Thanks for protecting the hinterlands

[@nathaliegaveau2329]

Thank you for this amazing insight 🙏❤️🙏❤️💝

[@gurumurthyanjanappa7898]

Excellent Nature

[@98hnn87]

Beautifully made! Loved experiencing this documentary, Kudos to everyone involved :)

[@a1chrisjc.]

A beautiful film as Goa itself, conveying very important messages🎶🌏🌍🌎 ❤️🙏🏾

[@FreeBird4054]

Well made. Hope you post more videos.

[@pavneetkaur4074]

Visually phenomenal!! Hope that says it all.😊

[@shomarodrigues6828]

I have been following you'll on IG, and I definitely would love to go on 1 of your trips sometime 😊

[@gautamn20]

Thank you for uploading!

[@gautamborkar9484]

Great work 🙌

[@av1421]

what about the inquest and hindu genocide in goa...should cover all that too in a documentary!!

[@gurjotuberoi]

Superb Podcast This is fantastic and very honest information

[@jollygoodfellaa]

Good job guys. You have covered the essence of Goa. As time passes natural progression is inevitable but i wish it wont affect Goa's soul and spirit.

[@bhataku]

This is wholesome !

[@eldonfernandes538]

loved every sec of the video,,

[@varshakamat1457]

Beautiful documentary 👏

[@the-lost-man]

Beautiful ❤

[@atuljha4741]

Great work guys. 😍

[@maclarenedwards792]

i honestly loved this🤩🌴🌊, feeling home sick now😬

[@srivarthans6323]

Wow❤

[@pra-j-wallll7103]

Loved it❤

[@virginiaharvey]

Very good

[@pratikpamkar7746]

I love the way this film is shot, could you please tell me what camera & lenses were used to shoot the opening monochrome shots?

[@Themushroomtheories]

Hello, Thanks for your comment. I used Sony M-IV and samyang 24-70 f2.8 to shoot most of the scenes. Samyang 24mm T1.8 cine lens for some of the landscapes and interviews. I hope this helps. The monochrome effect is just a post production magic in Da Vinci software.

[@pratikpamkar7746]

@@Themushroomtheories Thanks bro, this was really helpful. Looking forward to cross paths someday!

[@amitr4385]

Amazing...Y does this make come to Goa again within a month

[@alpeshsoni35]

I will be very thankful to you if you can tell me the place name appeared at 7.00 min i want to see this place.... Superb video

[@Themushroomtheories]

Well, I believe you will find these places eventually if you roam around in Goa, but I can't reveal them publicly and that's the whole point of this documentary as well to see what's meant to be seen and not commercialize all the places which leads to a lot of impact on the environment and people too.

[@alpeshsoni35]

@@Themushroomtheories just request to tell is it in south goa or north goa

[@alpeshsoni35]

@@Themushroomtheories visited goa almost 20+ times and many times solo... Exploring goa from those days when i hire activa and run on any random place..today places which are famous due to Instagram i have seen those places accidentally when these places are not famous or you can say its normal local places. I agree with you and respect your reason too... I normally travel in monsoon or in feb... Daily 100-200 km on activa... The feel i experience on two wheeler i cant expect on four wheeler

[@ciya-jc5sv]

Goa is kaabar

[@mannuelclement]

wow🥰🥰🥰

[@krati23forever]

I had visited Goa in 2003 and I can relate to what they mentioned about crowds. Back then even I was a Gaon ki chori, so the glitz and glam didn't seem so annoying. But now as someone who has lived in the metros, I always steered away from Goa as I always remembered the crowds. I am planning a trip soon and hope to adapt to and adopt the Susegaad culture. Any tips on how to do that are welcome. I am not very fit so not very sure if I will be able to do the treks, but I am open to suggestions

[@MariaSingh-iv4sv]

Yes Goa is a beautiful place. I lived there, and i moved away. Even nature is so beautiful, and i thought, how can i live without the ocean. It became over touristic. Prices, rent not affordable for me anymore. Infrastructure a nightmare. Unless you are younger and driving a bike. Locals often unfriendly and disrespectful. As many hate the tourists, but have to live from there money. I moved away. Sadly. I came to Goa first time 1987 for a visit. Only nature and realy nice people then. Your video is lovely. And i wish you all the best for your life.

[@Themushroomtheories]

@@MariaSingh-iv4sv Thank you so much for your comment 💐. I hope you have a bag full of memories with this place.

[@sophiaandradekapadia]

one earnest request is that you are mindful when taking your guests to these beautiful places. Please take care of the flora, fauna and nature.

[@mohitnikam8520]

Once you live goa you will never leave goa 🍁❤️

[@atticthehattrick]

But it has changed. Living in the past was really living in the Goa you would not want to leave. Now it's a city in the making.

[@mohitnikam8520]

@@atticthehattrick yes i agree but still better than other cities specially south goa is the best there are some roads and places always feel special there ❤️

[@rimakanekar5330]

Now Goa is ruined because of outsiders...they don't understand the culture

[@atticthehattrick]

​@@mohitnikam8520South Goa is becoming a trash hub with even those beaches spoilt with trash and bottles. What is left there?

[@ec8610]

Is it? How is the healthcare system

[@sukhino4475]

I have not visited Goa i am 68 yo woman your video has changed my mistake that Goa is for Youth only,that it was never in my itinerary...will go shortly

[@kaxanveer]

It’s beautiful 🥹🥹

[@joaocorreia1827]

Susegad cames from sossegado (portuguese) that means quiet, peaceful, in peace.

[@neciodsouza4824]

Susegad means working less and be seated at pubs for hours drinking to the maximum. Womens spend time in gossiping.

[@theshawlknitter-unplugged1863]

Beautiful video. You have managed to show very pure, unpolluted areas. But in reality there is too much pollution. perhaps you can involve your guests in cleaning up the beaches and other public areas, and educate the young locals as well.

[@carvalhosavio]

A lovely film. Think its quiet balanced. It could have given a bit more attention to the dangers to Goa from mining, sea ports, open policy to shift demographics and unsustainable numbers of tourists. Viva Goa ! Viva my motherland.

[@Themushroomtheories]

@@carvalhosavio Hey thanks for your comment. I really wish to cover those aspects of Goa someday. 👁️👁️

[@siddhantkaskar621]

As a goan I think the main issue is the mindset of tourists coming to Goa. Instead of having real fun they think it's a place to do whatever thing's they couldn't in their native place. I am working in Bengaluru, when I tell my colleagues or people here that I am from Goa, the first thing that comes to their mind is Alcohol, Drugs, girls and beaches. It's so painful when they have that image of my Goa in their mind. I try to convince them, show their our culture but they are so ignorant. Goa has always been an welcoming place for all religions, cultures and people from all places. We have never forced our language and culture on others unlike many parts of India. I have seen so many people complaining about rude behaviour from Goans. But for a moment they should also think from our POV. We welcomed a guest in our house, treated them well but now the same guest is trying to litter the house, disrespect it's culture and traditions so why wouldn't we get angry with him. Long story in short The tourists needs to change the mindset that Goa is a place where they can do any mischief they want and we fellow Goans should not let our culture and traditions and Goenkarpon die. Viva Goa❤

[@jollygoodfellaa]

I stay in goa and one of my friend from hyderabad (can't call him friend too since I haven't spoke to him in 10 years) calls me up and asks if I can arrange for girls. This mindset is cheap and disgusting, that's the reason tourists are treated the way they should be in Goa.

[@velvetpurplepearl]

I’m not a Goan, but I’ve seen a lot of films and read books on Goan culture, specially Goa before its independence. It’s painful that tourist only associate it with parties and drugs. How ignorant of us to not be aware of its unique cuisine and traditions. Hope the traditions of Goa thrives in tourism as well!

[@katella]

I would like to have heard something about the indigenous animals that live there.

[@andymacgregor16]

I live half the year in south goa. I love it there and have done since I first visited in 1992. Worst part was when the Russians started coming over about 20 years ago…. Rarely met one I like. Fortunately a lot are now going elsewhere.

[@AjayChauhan-ep5qx]

[@Amara_af]

Susegaad = Slow, peaceful, satisfied, wholesome life. Note: the keyword here is SLOW

[@Cappuccino391]

It is only tourism that is the main revenue

[@neciodsouza4824]

Real goa is not mentioned here. 80 % men die early due to alchoholism. After crossing age of 45. Women's are plenty and stays longer. Just peep into every village. Secondly we goans fight with one another for silly reasons while goans support every non goans and their illegal activities. Crimes and murders occurred right during Portuguese times and later on mulplied in 100 folds.

[@pavanKumar-xi1qz]

PLEASE SAVE NATURE WHILE DOING THE ADVENTURES

[@cristianefimov3611]

VIVA doesn't mean CHEARS. VIVA its a Portuguese word meaning ALIVE or LONG LIVE

[@Themushroomtheories]

Thanks for pointing it out. But I believe there are multiple meanings to the word ' Viva ' and used as interjection in many phrases across Goa. 'Cheers' also makes sense according to the Portuguese Goan Vocabulary.

[@cristianefimov3611]

@@Themushroomtheories I like to visit Goa. next i will be there in December. We can meet to debate this 😂

[@Themushroomtheories]

@@cristianefimov3611 I really wish to entertain you, but my friend, we all have important things to do in our lives. Let's carry on with that.

[@cristianefimov3611]

@@Themushroomtheories you never know were you can make a new friend. 😁 ill be in Porvorim on 7th evening.

[@pookkiiieee]

malabar coast :)

[@joydevbhattacharjee5511]

Goa was my worst nightmare, the taxis there are a mafia ripping off people

[@Themushroomtheories]

@@joydevbhattacharjee5511 Ahhh I am so sorry for what you had to face. I hope you get to experience Goa again with great people.

[@neciodsouza4824]

You are right. Goa is dominated by texi mafias, drug mafias, prostitutes.😢

[@aju007online]

Unfortunately "dying susegad" I rather feel. I am visiting Goa since the early 2000s and more than 10 visits spanning different parts. Sadly, near recent I am observing a growing rude behavior from the Goans specifically from the tourism industry. The body language and tone of many people working/owning the stays and restaurants is seen quite unwelcoming. For the most part it feels like they do not want any more tourists. Not just the body language but at quite a few places I observed skirmishes between the businesses and tourists even leading to physical fights. So lately I am getting repelled towards the idea of flocking to Goa, even the southern or internal parts. I respect the space that the locals would need in any tourist place such as this, but they definitely need to find a better way of tackling the over tourism and not blemishing the susegad life.

[@praveenpillayfilms]

Absolutely loved the film brother. I am a independent filmmaker from Bengaluru and wish to get in touch with you. Kindly let me know how to reach out to you.

[@Themushroomtheories]

@@praveenpillayfilms Thank you so much 💐. ' deedeekbee ' is my Instagram profile. We can connect there. Glad you liked the film.

[@bryangomes373]

❤❤🙏🌴🙏🌾🌻🦐🦀🐟🎵

[@CajjieP4Peace]

Save Goa. The Mountains are sacred and the rivers pour blessings. Sell the land to Delhiwalas and one fine day Goa will be cursed. Goans will be cursed. Its happening thanks to our beloved Greedy CM Bhiupa Garaz Na. Who will STOP it. Uth Goenkara Uth.

[@Abhijeetphoto1973]

Visiting places like Goa, should be treated like visiting a God's temple. Remove your footware that you use outside, and enter. Shed off your outer influences, position, pride, ego... and surrender to the almighty. Don't demand or ask, but accept what is offered. Be prepared to wait. I am a Goikar by my ancestral, but born and brought up in Mumbai. But now, as I am getting older, the Goa in my blood has started pulling me back to my soil.

[@av1421]

what about the inquisition and hindu genocide in goa...should cover all that too in a documentary!!

[@paritoshshrivatsa9668]

Tourists has already ruined the beaches, roads etc etc by plastic garbage.. now it's village and interior of Goa to be ruined by full of plastic bottles, beercan, chips cover, chocolate rapper by the sooo called tourists 😭😭😭 atleast leave the inocent villagers and forest for greedy entertainment... 🙏

[@siddhantkaskar621]

This line " Without feni, fest, football and fish we are not Goans" hits hard❤🥹

[@KreativisualzfilmsGoa]

Amazing work reallly very beautiful visuals🤍 how can I connect with you PLEASE drop your instagram handle or something