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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Oct 3: The grand finale of Daijiworld 24x7 TV’s first-ever children's singing reality show organised by MCC Bank Ltd ‘Jigibigi Taram’ was held at Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday October 2.
The special entertainment programme of around 2 hours duration was witnessed by a huge crowd. Going by their response, they enjoyed every moment of it.
The show was mainly dedicated to two live rounds of Jigibigi Taram. Samantha Mascarenhas from Udupi won the top prize of MCC Bank Ltd 'Jigibigi Taram’ with a trophy and cash prize of Rs 50,000 while Ishney Fernandes from Kemmannu bagged the runner-up spot of the show with a trophy and cash prize of Rs 30,000. Ashna D'Souza Ferar, Rishel Melba Crasta Kulshekar, Aldrin Pinto Kadri and Melona Saldanha Bajpe were the other finalists.
Anil Lobo, chairman of MCC Bank Ltd and Stany Bela, the director of the show honoured the winners with the trophies and prize money.
Lauding the efforts of Daijiworld TV in Jigibigi Taram reality show, Anil Lobo said, "The eight-month long show created a history in the Konkani entertainment world. Because of this show, we got a number of singing talents who will rule the music world in future. I can say all six finalists were the winners of the show because they have immense potential. MCC Bank always stood for the side of talents from the Konkani community. With the association of Daijiworld TV and other organizations, we regularly support our talents. At the same time, the bank helps the generation with financial assistance for their good future. I request youngsters to utilize the benefits which the bank provides especially the education loan and financial assistance for start-ups. Once again, I congratulate all the finalists and audience who have gathered here to support the finalists.”
Thanking the MCC bank Ltd, the parents of the children, Melwyn Rodrigues, director operations, Daijiworld said, "We are grateful to MCC Bank for their immense support to the show ‘Jigibigi Taram’. They showed a way for budding stars in the music field to reach heights. Meanwhile, their parents also sacrificed many things for the betterment of their children. They trained them and nourished them to reach a goal. I congratulate them all. They also have won the show. I want to thank our management and technical team who worked behind this show. I congratulate all finalists and wish them a good future."
Anil Lobo also honoured the judges with mementos for their support and guidance throughout the journey of ‘Jigibigi Taram’.
Kishoo Barkur, director, Daijiworld Udupi and Praveen Tauro, marketing manager, Daijiworld honoured the directors of MCC Bank Ltd.
Known TV host Komal Jenifer D’Souza compered the event in her own classic way which was appreciated by the audience. The show will be aired on Daijiworld on Friday October 7.