Landing her first role in the
Konkani film industry at the age of 17, Landers made her debut in the film
Amchem Noxib in 1963, although the film was not released until two years later. Initially hesitant to accept the offer due to her unfamiliarity with the
Goan Konkani dialect, which differed from her
native language spoken in
Mangalore, she was persuaded by the film's producer,
Frank Fernand, and director, A. Salaam. Salaam personally taught her the language in order to effectively perform her scenes.
Amchem Noxib remains the sole film in which Landers has acted, despite being introduced to
Bollywood actor and director
Raj Kapoor by Konkani comedian
Anthony Mendes. Kapoor had encouraged her to learn
Hindi and reach out to him, but she did not pursue the opportunity. from
Amchem Noxib Landers stood in her decision to decline subsequent film offers, noting her already established reputation as a singer when she was discovered by the producer and director of
Amchem Noxib during a performance at
Bombay's Ali Baba restaurant. Impressed by her talent, they promptly offered her the leading role in the film after their previous attempts to find a suitable actress through newspaper advertisements and auditions proved fruitless. Recalling her first day on the set of
Amchem Noxib, Landers vividly remembers an emotional scene in which she was required to cry. The entire day was dedicated to capturing this particular
love scene, causing the director, Salaam, to become frustrated and reprimand her for her inability to summon tears. While the boat scene was filmed in
Borivali, Bombay, the remaining portions of the movie were shot in
Goa. Despite the success of
Amchem Noxib, Landers declined numerous subsequent film offers. Viewers who watched the film lauded her performance and complimented her appearance, some even extending invitations to their homes. In response, Landers acknowledged the passage of time, stating that her appearance had naturally changed with age. she expressed her gratitude for the love and appreciation she received for her portrayal in
Amchem Noxib by singing a few lines from a traditional
Goan mando. ==Personal life==