Dolla Mangalore chosen for Konkani Kutam Bahrain Award
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Mangalore, Jul 20: Avitas Adolphus Cutinha, veteran Konkani playwright, director, radio artiste and comedy actor, popularly known as Dolla Mangalore, has been selected for the Konkani Kutam Bahrain-2013 Award, which carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000, a citation and a memento.
The award will be presented during a ceremony to be held at St Sebastian Platinum Jubilee Hall, Bendore on Sunday July 28. MLA J R Lobo will preside over the programme while Udupi diocese PRO Fr Denis D'Sa will be the chief guest and renowned Konkani writer C G S Taccode will be the guest of honour.
Avitas Adolphus Cutinha (Dolla) is a multifaceted personality. As a little boy he started watching Tamil movies and animal circus. At the age of 10, Shri Giri had given him an opportunity to play a speechless role in his Konkani drama "Kalloka Pattlean Uzwad" (Light Behind Darkness).
Later Dolla was offered a comedy role in Ibrahim's Tulu play "Kaljigada Madimal". Ever since, he has played comedy roles in a number of Tulu and Konkani plays as well. He has also penned a few Tulu and Konkani dramas.
Dolla has directed more than 50 dramas and played comedy roles in more than 300 Konkani and Tulu plays. He has directed some religious plays like 'Mother Teresa', 'Devache Dha Upades' (Ten Commandments), 'Shipai Santh' (Soldier Saint), 'Somia Tum Khaim Vetai?' (Lord, Where Thou Goest?) and others. He has performed quite a number of magic shows apart from his popular comedy shows like Dol-Fel-Chal, Dolla-Kulla etc.
As a fabulous actor Dolla had opportunities to prove his talent in the movies too. He played comedy roles in Konkani movies 'Bhoglant' (Allegation), 'Mog Ani Moipas' (Love and Affection) and also a few Kannada films like 'Tuvvi Tuvvi', 'SMS 6260', and Tulu telefilm 'Sahana'. He has produced 'Dol-Fel-Chal' and 'Fokannam Fokannam' audio cassettes containing his unique jokes. He has also published two books of jokes - 'Kuch Kuch Kuchileo' and 'Hip Hip Hurray'.
Dolla has given numerous comedy shows not only in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts but also in Mysore, Bangalore, Mumbai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. He has been felicitated by quite a number of associations in India and abroad including Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy. At present Avitus Adolphus is serving MCC Bank Ltd as one of its directors.
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disha, mangalore
Sat, Jul 27 2013Congrats uncle
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Ivan Sequeira, Mangalore / Mumbai
Mon, Jul 22 2013Ivan Sequeira, Valencia Mumbai
Hi Dolla,
Congratulations on achieving this Prestigious Award .I am Really Very Happy .You have made every Konkani Lover Laugh through your comedy Jokes. Absolutely no doubt you are the best comedian i have ever seen on the Konkani Stage .Keep it up Dolla and All the very BEST!!
Thank You Bahrain Konkani Kutam for ing Dolla for this award.
GOD BLESS !!
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Richie John Pais, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 22 2013Extremely happy to learn this news. Congrats Dollab. May the Almighty always keep you happy.
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Flora Dsouza, Kalmady (Jerimeri-Mumbai)
Mon, Jul 22 2013ಉಲ್ಲಾಸ್ ಅನಿ ಅಭಿನಂದನ್...
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Reshmi Dsouza, Dubai
Mon, Jul 22 2013Dolla Uncle u made my whole childhood memorable with the dol fel chel jokes.. Thanku very much
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nelson, manglore/kuwait
Mon, Jul 22 2013Congrats Dolla Saab the best comedian in Konkani Mangalore has ever produced.
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Austin Prabhu, Nantur/Chicago
Sun, Jul 21 2013Congratulations to Dolla - the famous comedian of Mangalore on receiving Konkani Kutam Bahrain's Annual Award. You are one of the greatest actor Mangaloreans ever saw on state, movies and everywhere. Wish you all the best and God bless.
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RAYMOND DSOUZA, MANGALORE
Sun, Jul 21 2013congratulations dolla
you are a great.all the best
RAYMOND D SOUZA & FAMILY
{MR WORLD}
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Ronnie Gomes, Kadri, Mangalore
Sun, Jul 21 2013Hearty Congratulations Dollab. You rightly deserve this prestigious award for your relentless stage/film acting/directing career.As per Richard Louis, Bangalore even Dr Rajkumar appreciated your acting talent.
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Walter Cyril Pinto & Joyce Dsa, Kalllianpur
Sun, Jul 21 2013Congrtulations to Dolla and well done KK Bahrain
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Lancy Henry Moras, Moushmi Creations
Sun, Jul 21 2013Right award at right time to a right golden (KCK) Konkani Comedy King my all time favorite.
Take a bow from Moushmi Creations Sir Dalla Baab. Thanks to Konkani Kutam Bahrain choosing our Dalla Baab who deservs a true award.
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Konan Bells, belthangady/Dubai
Sun, Jul 21 2013Hearty congrats Sir Avitas Adolphus Cutinha (Dollab) for bagging "Konkani Kutam Bahrain Award"
Best Wishes from...
"KONKAN BELLS" President & Members.
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Veena Rebimbus Pais, Mangalore / Doha Qatar
Sun, Jul 21 2013Dear Dolla Uncle,
You rightly deserve this award and many more for your contribution to the Konkani Stage. I have seen you from my childhood days always accompanying daddy. It was always fun to watch you on stage. I have seen myself how daddy enjoyed your jokes even though he must have heard it 100 times from you. You were his favourite and he always stood by you in your ups and downs. He must be very happy to see you receive this award.
On behalf of Rebimbus family I congratulate you and convey our best wishes to you.
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Hilary Tellis, karkala
Sun, Jul 21 2013Congratulations Shriman Dolla receiving Konkani Kutam Bahrain-2013 Award. You deserve this award.
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fr. Vincent V. Menezes, Cascia
Sun, Jul 21 2013Dear Avitas Adolphus CONGRATULATIONS.Wish you all the best.
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Fr John Moras, Allipade/Bendur
Sun, Jul 21 2013Dear Dolla,
The team members chosen you for Konkani Kutam Bahrain Award 2013. Congratulations.
God Bless you.
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vincent D' Souza, mangalore
Sun, Jul 21 2013Congratulations Dolla Sir, You deserve manymore for you contribution to Konkany entertainment and working for social Causes
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Gerry D'Mello & fly, Bendur / Canada
Sat, Jul 20 2013Hearty congrats Dolla for bagging Konkani's prestigious Konkani Kutam Bahrain Award. Well deserved honour indeed! We are proud of you Dolla.
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Konkani Natak Sabha(R), Mangalore
Sat, Jul 20 2013Congratulations, Comedy King "Dolla Mangalore" for Konkani Kutam Bahrain Award 2013. May the God bless you and Keep you in good health, happiness and give you strength to continue the good work of writing, acting and directing the Konkani drama, Comedy plays and also to train the young generation to continue your work in future to alive the Konkani stage culture for the future generation. Thanks to Konkani Kutam Bahrain for ing a right person in a right time for the award.
President and members, Konkani Natak Sabha(R) Mangalore.
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Reshma Lobo, Mangalore/Kuwait
Sat, Jul 20 2013Congratulations Dolla Sir on receiving Konkani Kutam Bahrain - 201 Award, You are an amazing actor..God bless you :)
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geoffrey, hat hill
Sat, Jul 20 2013It'd be great to see the this original trio (DFC) reunited on this momentous occasion.
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CGS, Mangalore
Sat, Jul 20 2013Hip Hip Hurrey! Congrats,DSP(Director Special)Dolla! Thanks to Konkani Kutam Bahrain!
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stephen quadros permude, mangalore
Sat, Jul 20 2013Congratulations Dolla
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Karavali Konakns, Mangalore, Mangalore
Sat, Jul 20 2013We are pleased and happy to read about Dolla.He has worked for theater activities more than any other present theater activist. His acting and directing skills are worthy for appreciation.I feel His commitment and achievement has inspired to choose this prestigious award for this year.
I appreciate Konakni Kutam and congratulate Dolla for the achievement. May god grant you good health, peace and prosperity - President & Members Karavali Konakns,Mangalore
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Dr. Edward & Dr Nelly Nazareth, Mangalore
Sat, Jul 20 2013We are pleased at this great news. Dollab is a sincere and honest konkani worker. His contribution to Konkani theater is remarkable...Congratulations Dollab..
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Leo Fernandes, Permude/bahrain
Sat, Jul 20 2013Congratulations mrDOLLA on receiving kokani kutam bahrain -2013 Award.
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Charles D'Mello, Pangala
Sat, Jul 20 2013Congratulations Sir Avitas Adolphus Cutinha....It was pleasure to be on the stage with you once. I do not wish to Call your famous name because you are not in literal sense.
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HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain
Sat, Jul 20 2013Congratulations Dolla,
sir....beyond well deserved!!
Always enjoyed your acting skills.
May God Bless You with good health.
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NAVEEN KULSHEKAR, MANGALORE
Sat, Jul 20 2013OBHINONDDON TUKA DOLLA! KUP SONTOS ZALO TUKA PROSHSHTI MELLEA MHONN AIKON! DEV TUKA BORI BHOLAIKI DINV MHONN AXETAM.
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Loy Rego, Dubai
Sat, Jul 20 2013Congratulation…… Mr.Dolla, the great comedian, writer & director may almighty give you more strength & inspiration from this awards.
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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Sat, Jul 20 2013This man is a genius. He needs to be chosen for Konkani Kutam from entire GULF community.........
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Pinto, Mlore
Sat, Jul 20 2013For the first time in Sri.Dollas life this is not a Joke !
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Vasant Raj, Mangalore / Abudhabi
Sat, Jul 20 2013Congratulations Mr.Dolla, the great comedian artist.
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oswald, mangalore
Sat, Jul 20 2013Congratulations Mr Dolla on receiving Konkani Kutam Bahrain-2013 Award
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