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Mumbai: 'Estel Konachi Vhokal' staged at Bhayander

  •   Wed, Apr 10 2013 11:50:56 AM

News and Pics: Ancy DSouza Paladka
Daijiworld Media Network- Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 10: A new Konkani social comedy drama written by Joseph D'Souza Borivli was staged successfully in Bhayander on April 7 at Our Lady of Nazareth School Ground Bhayander. The drama was staged on the occasion of the seventh anniversary of Konkani Catholic Welfare Association Bhayander.

The programme began with a stage programme. Parish Priest of Bhayander church Fr Anselm Gonsalves, assistants Fr Michael Pen, Fr Anthony Banz and Church School head mistress Gracy Mendonca were the guest of the programme.

Jacintha Fernandes, Leena Corda and Lawrence D'Cunha honoured the guests with the bouquets. Writer and director of the drama  Joseph D'Souza Borivli was honoured during the occasion. Fr Anslem released the souvenir. George A Sequeira, president, compered the programme.

The cultural programme started with the dance performance by Riyola Mathias Mira Road. The story of the drama is that a beautiful girl Estel who gets three proposals from the three rich grooms who reside in America, New Zealand and England respectively. Knowing their actual motto to grab her property of 50 acres, Estel tests them and gives the verdict that she rejects them all and chooses to join the convent.

Though the story looked very simple, the dialogues and the characters kept the audience waiting for the climax. Natural comedy inculcated in the drama made it a crowd pleaser.

Joseph D'Souza Borilvi who spent 20 years in the gulf is now enjoying his retired life by producing Konkani dramas. He is the writer, director, production controller of this drama.

The actors are  Helen Noronha Mira Road (Carminebai), Hilda D'Souza Pangla/Orlem (Marybai), George Sequeira Bhayander (Rtd Postmaster Antony Pereira), Kalaratn Kalasamrat William Machado Borivli (MLA Bajilam), Ronald D'Costa Bhayander (Rocky), Felex D'Souza Malvani (Rony), Romeo Lobo Borivli (Joe), Cyril Monis Borivli (Kisthu), Henry D'Souza Borivli (Inthru), Ida Pereira Bhayander (Filu), Janet Saldanha Borivli (Sr.Braganza) and the key role played by daiji dubai award winner Florine Mathias Mira Road (Estel).

The songs were composed by Late Joker Cascia, music arranged by Lancy Almeida Mira Road, Harry Bantwal and Cyril Pereira Borivli worked as stage managers. Ivan Sequeira, Florine Mathias, Charles D'Cunha and Lancy Almeida contributed their melodious voice to the songs.

William D'Souza managed the lightings, Sandeep did the makeup.Veronica Noronha Borivli choreographed the dances in the drama. The stage was set up by Gauli and sounds were provided by Dale.
  

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  • Annstev16, Taccode/Bhayander

    Mon, Apr 15 2013

    Congratulations to Bhayander KCWA for its 7th Annual Day.
    Congrates and Wish you all the best to all the actors of 'Estel Konachi Vhokal'.
    Thanks for giving importance to our MAI BASS 'KONKANI',

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  • Ronald Crasta, Bhayandar

    Sat, Apr 13 2013

    Great Concept, Beautiful Staging, Melodious Songs, Wonderful Actors ... overall great success. May this drama have great future.

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  • Alwin, Mangalore, Muscat

    Fri, Apr 12 2013

    Understand that the drama was a grand success. Congratulations to the whole team, especially my Inthru! keep it up bavoji!!

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  • Joyce Dsouza, Borivli

    Fri, Apr 12 2013

    Hats off to Mr. Joseph Dsouza and all the actors. The drama was very entertaining and worth watching. Acting, stage setting, background music and songs blended very well. Last scene was quite emotional where ‘estel’ going to the convent to become a nun. Needless to say, we have vibrant talents! Congratulations to all. Well done. We look forward to having more and more plays in the years to come.

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  • Celine D'Souza, Borivali

    Thu, Apr 11 2013

    Fantastic drama. A valuable lesson learnt from it is that money can buy anything but not your mother. I congratulate Mr.Joseph D'Souza for the lovely script and hope to see many more in the years to come.

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  • Henry George D'Souza, Borivli, Mumbai

    Thu, Apr 11 2013

    Good story & comedy, excellent acting and best performance by all kalakars. After long time, I have really watched a good konkani drama. This drama may be staged or sponsored by other konkani or groups in new avenues or places because konkani viewers will definitely like and enjoy this drama. Congratulations to my friend
    Jossy and his associates. Well done and keep it up Jossy.

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  • John Crasta, Bhayander/USA

    Wed, Apr 10 2013

    I am very happy to hear KCWA Bhayander celebrated its 7th annual day playing a wonderful comedy drama Estel Konchi vhokal.CONGRATES to all KCWA members and drama artites.Keep it up.

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  • Maria, dahisar

    Wed, Apr 10 2013

    heard that the play was wonderful. Inthru(bavoji) u did a marvelous job

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  • perpetual, bantakal

    Wed, Apr 10 2013

    hilda bhai. you were awesome. you are an amazing actor. keep it up.

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  • Veneel, Malad/Canada

    Wed, Apr 10 2013

    Very proud of my mother Hilda Dsouza. She is always a good actor. At home as well. haha

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  • Felix Fernandes, Kalina, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 10 2013

    The drama Estel Konachi vokal is a beautiful comedy drama. We all loved the drama and we feel like to see once again. The actors have done wonderful job. You all actors are Gems in Jewel. We love to see all the actors again on the stage to do more shows and keep our konkani culture united.

    We congratulate KCWA President Mr. George Sequeira and team for hoisting the drama Estel Konachi Vokal. We also thank the writer Mr.Joseph D'souza, Borivali. Hope he will write more dramas and contribute to the Konkani Culture.

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  • Diana, Mumbai

    Wed, Apr 10 2013

    joseph ur drama was excellent! & fantastic after along time we saw a nice & beautiful drama! keep it up!!& play in every parishes.

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  • Joseph D'Sa, Borivali

    Wed, Apr 10 2013

    Congratulations KCWA President Mr. George Sequeira and Team for successfully hoisting and encouraging the maiden show of Konkani Drama of renowned Konkani writer Mr. Joseph D'Souza, Borivali.

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  • Robert Noronha, Kallianpur. (Orlem, Mallad), Mangalore/Malad, Mumbai

    Wed, Apr 10 2013

    Congrats. Joseph, for the success of your ESTEL KONACHI VOKAL? played at  Our Lady of Nazareth School ground, Bhayander on Sunday 7 April.. Applause of Audience at the end of play made me to think that I was right to say "The drama was very good" Congrats. to the whole team too. From, Robert Noronha, Kallianpur.

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  • CHARLES SALDANHA, MALAD-MALWANI

    Wed, Apr 10 2013

    VERY GOOD STORY APPLICABLE TO THE PRESENT SOCIETY WHERE THERE IS NO PLACE FOR LOVE COMPASSION AND BROTHERHOOD.GREED FOR MONEY AND PROPERTY PUSHES ASIDE THE HUMAN RELATIONS AND CREATES UGLY FIGHTS FORGETTING THAT WE ARE HUMAN BEINGS AND HAVE TO VACATE THIS WORLD ONE DAY.THE BRAVE GIRL REALIZING THE ATTITUDE OF HER WOULD BE GROOMS REJECTS THEM ALL AND BRAVELY REVEAL THEIR SELFISH INTENTIONS AND AFTER SAYING GOOD BYE TO THEM EMBRACED PROFESSION TO SERVE THE LORD.AN EYE OPENER TO ALL WHO RUN AFTER PROPERTY AND MONEY FORGETTING LOVE AND BEING HUMAN ARE GREATEST VIRTUE

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  • clara pinto, mangalore

    Wed, Apr 10 2013

    It is nice to hear that the play was a grand success.Inthru my bavoji (Br.in.law) u were wonderful, Keep it up!

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