Doha: 'Sangon Mugdana' Konkani Play Gives Theatre Buffs a Gala Treat
Media Release
Doha, Oct 4: Mangalore Cricket Club, Qatar, added yet another feather to its cap by staging for the very first time, a Konkani comedy drama, “Sangon Mugdana”, written and directed by young and talented Pradeep Barboza of Paladka. 'Sangon Mugdana Kalakar', a troupe of young and talented artistes from Mangalore, now residing in Dubai, presented this comedy drama on Friday, September 30, 2011, at the Gulf Cinema, Doha.
The evening began with a welcome song rendered by the talented singers of MCC, composed and music by Remy D'Souza. This was followed by the President's address. MCC's President Richard D'Souza highlighted the fact that this was MCC's maiden attempt of arranging a full-fledged Konkani drama. He also appreciated the efforts of the “Sangon Mugdana” team in bringing the talents of the youth to the fore and keeping our language, culture and traditions alive.
The emcee for the evening was the Club's Cultural Secretary Reena Castelino, who in her incomparable style threw open the stage for “Sangon Mugdana' to the eager audience. Pradeep's troupe from Dubai consisted of Deepak D'Silva Paladka, Richard Saldanha Sampige, Clavin D'Souza Pangla, Godwin Castelino Belman, Helwin Barboza Paladka, Laveena Fernandes Ganjimata, Melvin Cardoza, Taccode, Ramcy Fernandes Kulshekar, Santhosh D'Souza, Mukamar, Joyce D'Souza Shirva, Alwyn Pinto Taccode and Cyril Baptist, Agrar. To complete and complement this troupe from Dubai, the popular and talented Nellu Permanoor, Konkani dramatist, was flown in from Mangalore. All the actors were successful in entertaining the audience with their splendid theatrical skills. Four local artists, Bonaventure D'Souza, Jyothi D'Souza and dancers Riona Gonsalves and Arnon Pinto, supported the drama troupe, in acting and dancing.
A brilliantly written script, perfect comic timing, superb acting and some lively dances by the artistes won the hearts of the theatre lovers who had gathered in huge numbers. This was the 9th show being enacted by the troupe of “Sangon Mugdana”. Cyril Baptist, Agrar, added suspense and thrill to the drama by his enthralling music.
Jerry Pinto, a prominent Mangalorean personality in Qatar and philanthropist released the Club's newsletter and Souvenir, “Sugandh” during the stage program. The souvenir committee comprised of Joyce Alvares, Prakash Noronha, Ronald Saldanha and Rocky Fernandes. This was followed by the honoring of artists. Pradeep Barboza, as director and writer, was given a special honor with the traditional shawl, a symbol of respect, by the President Richard D'Souza. All other artistes were presented with a memento by the Club President Sunil D'Silva and the Founder Member, Jerry D'Mello.
The main event sponsors of the show were Jupiter Infrastructure (Bangalore) Pvt Ltd, reputed Builders from Bangalore. Jupiter presented a glimpse of their property development projects to the audience. They also sponsored a lucky draw with four lucky prizes. The grand prize of a 32” LCD TV was won by Laving Jyothi Pinto.
The other sponsors of this show were Integra International Trading and Contg, Co and Integral Food Services as Associate sponsor, Star World as official sponsor, Space Trading Co as Hall Sponsor, Al Balagh Trad and Cont Co, as Sound Sponsor, Red Carpet Qatar as Music Sponsor, Construction Development Co, (CDC), Shajan Trading Est, Qatar Kentz, Al Sanabel Tradg, Cont and Transport Co as Support Sponsors while Commercial Bank, International Banl of Qatar, Ahli Bank, Ex-Blowra Co, Gulf International Enterprises, Al-Amer Garage and Transport and Advanced Technical Services Co were our co-sponsors.
The Executive committee is very grateful to the support given to them by sponsors, well wishers, club members, volunteers and the Mangalorean Community. A heartfelt thank you for making this maiden venture of MCC yet another success story.