Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network-Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 6: The Canara Konkani Association, Borivali ® celebrated its 7th Annual Day by presenting a social & comedy Konkani drama titled ‘ Esthel Konachi Vokal’ (written and directed by Joseph D’Souza) on November 3 at Prabodhankar Thackeray Hall, Borivali(w).

The program started with a prayer dance by Riola Mathias & Carol D’silva. A brief stage program was held during which the donors were honoured with a bouquet of flowers by Mr. George D’Souza (vice chairman of CKAB) for their valuable financial support to the association. The main objective of this association is to reach out to the poorest students with their educational needs.

The program was compared by Veronica Noronha.   William Machado, a well - known and a famous actor of the Konkani stage, Florine Mathias, The recipient of the best actress award by Daiji World.

Felix D’Souza Malvani, Cyril Monis, George Sequeira,  Janet Saldanha, Hilda D’Souza,  Ida Pereira, Helen Noronha, Ronald D’costa, Romeo Lobo and Henry D’Souza were the actors of the drama. The photographs were taken by Harry Bantwal. All the actors had done justice to their role and were applauded throughout the show by the audience.

There were 4 pre – recorded songs of the drama which were composed by the lateJoker Cascia and were sung by Ivan Sequeira,  Charles D’Cunha,  Lancy Almeida and Florine Mathias. The background music was provided by Lancy Almeida , Mira Road.

There were three new songs ‘Esthel Konachi Vokal’, ‘Sezarchem Chedum’ & ‘Bolatkar’ (Rape) composed and sung by Charles D’Cunha, which were well appreciated and applauded by the crowd. The hall was packed with the audience from in and around Borivali who were enjoying every moment of the show till the end of the program.