Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Jan 25: Niranthar Udyavar, a reputed association with an aim to promote Konkani language is all set to organize 'Nirantar Natakotsava' for the fifth year.

The drama festival will be held from January 30 to February 5. Seven dramas will be performed by renowned troupes. ‘Nirantar Natakotsav’ is one of the prominent events organized by Nirantar Udyavar. Various renowned drama troupes of Konkani have staged plays over the past years.

The drama festival will be held at ICYM Udyavar golden jubilee stage here on Udyavara church grounds.

On January 30, Tulu drama 'Hey Ram' by Bhoomigeetha Samskruthika Vedike Patla directed by Santhosh Nayak Patla will be performed.

On January 31, Kalaradhan Shankerpura troupe will be performing 'Kamil Kalwar' directed by Ganesh Rao Yellur in Konkani.

Little Earth School of Theatre, Kerala will be performing 'Bolivian Stars' directed by Arun Lal on February 1 in Malayalam.

On February 2, Astitva Mangaluru and St Aloysius Ranga Adhyayana Kendra Mangaluru troupe will be performing Kannada drama 'Janashatru' directed by S Surendranath.

On february 3, St Aloysius Ranga Adhyayana Kendra will be performing 'Cant Pay Won't Pay' English drama directed by Sweedal.

On February 4, Astitva Magaluru will be performing Konkani drama “Adanv ani Yeven Ughadle Dole Rachnara ata tunch pole' directed by Christi.

On the last day of the drama festival on February 5, Astitva Mangaluru will perform Konkani drama 'Emmanvsu' directed by Christi.

Entry will be free of cost for the audience.

Nirantar Udyavar was the dream child of Udyavrities Steevan Colaco and Michel D'Souza who wanted to create something new and unique in the Konkani art field. As there were less opportunities for the people of Udupi to witness Konkani cultural programmes in their hometowns, Nirantar Udyavar was established to bridge the gap. On August 12, 2018 Nirantar Udyavar came into existence.

Daijiworld is the official media partner for the event.