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Muhurat held for A T Lobo's classic drama 'Aunkwar Avoi'

  •   Sat, Dec 12 2015 05:23:45 PM

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Dec 12: Muhurat was held for the classic drama 'Aunkwar Avoi' at Don Bosco mini hall on Thursday, December 10. The drama written by legendary writer late A T Lobo is presented by A T Lobo Foundation.











 

Renowned poet Melvyn Rodrigues presided over the Muhurat event. Rodrigues with Celine Lobo and Noel Simon Lobo the office bearers of A T Lobo Foundation, John Permannur the director of the drama, actor Alwyn Pinto and author Richie John Pais lighted the lamp signalling the Muhurat of the drama.

Alice Lobo briefed about the past work of A T Lobo foundation. She said “A T Lobo foundation endeavours to preserve and spread the literature of great Konkani writer A T Lobo. He had written 15 novels and 18 dramas. Lobo's books were reprinted, a drama 'Bomma' based on his short story was played and a seminars on A T Lobo's literature were conducted. The enactment of this drama is part of our mission in taking A T Lobo’s literature to Konkani lovers."

Melvyn Rodrigues in his presidential speech recollected his brief association with A T Lobo. He talked about the cultural richness in Lobo's literature, greatness in his prose and realism in his dramas.

John Permannur said after almost 50 years in the drama field, it was a pleasure and honour for him to direct a drama written by A T Lobo.

Celine Sequeira proposed vote of thanks. Alwyn Pinto compered.

The drama, which was first staged five decades back, has been staged several times by different directors and actors over the years. The present crisp version has been rewritten by Richie John Pais.

'Aunkwar Avoi’ which means 'Unmarried Mother ' will be stage don Saturday, January 23, 2015 at Don Bosco at 5.30 pm. Meena Rebimbus and Vishwas Rebimbus will render voice for the songs played during the drama.
  

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  • Simon Lobo, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 14 2015

    Thank you Louie D'Cunha for the details listed below to provide us the first staging of the drama.

    We thank Richard Pais, John Permannur, actors, and all involved in staging the drama. We request the support from our Konkani community by attending and providing their constructive comments and feedback so that we can improve in future staging of several of AT Lobo's drama.

    Please mark on your calendar to attend for the drama and let us celebrate the memorable literature work of AT Lobo.

    AT Lobo Foundation(Regd)

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  • Ronnie D'Souza, Kemmannu

    Sun, Dec 13 2015

    Thank you Mr. D'Cunha, yes it was staged at St.Xavier's College Hall, Dhobi Talao.

    If my memory does not fail, AC Misquith has acted a small role. Anyway, thank you so much.

    Wishing ALL THE BEST.
    acted

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  • Louie D'Cunha, Kulshekar/Canada

    Sun, Dec 13 2015

    A.C Misquith directed Aunkar Avoi and Jerome D'Souza produced and staged the drama in April 1965 at St. Xavier's College hall, Dhobitalav, Mumbai. I took part in the drama and sang few songs with Jerome and Lawry D'Mello. Later Jerome, A.C Misquith and Lawry D'Mello with few artists from Mumbai staged the same drama in Don Bosco Hall,Mangalore in May 1965. Jerome provided songs and music. Two of the beautiful songs I still remember Kallo Dhudu (black money) and Adiose Mujea Mai Gavak. In 1964-65 there were several income tax raids to catch the black money. That was the cause for Jerome to compose and sing this song. These three great Mangalorean Artists - Writer, Director and Singer were very popular in Mumbai those years. I miss all of them. I congratulate the A.T Lobo Foundation for staging A.T's one of the best konkani drama and wish you will publish his literature so that the young konkani generation will get a chance to read yester years writings of great writer A. T Lobo.

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  • Ronnie D'Souza, Kemmannu

    Sat, Dec 12 2015

    All the best. I had seen this play years back in Mumbai.

    Though I understand Konkani- I neither can read nor write. The language is easily to understand.

    I did not meet him, but there were few whose memories will never be erased.
    Was it A.C. Misquith who was one of the artist? Please correct me.

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