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Mangaluru: Christopher D'Souza chosen for Mandd Sobhann 'Kalakar Puraskar'

  •   Tue, Oct 13 2015 09:28:42 AM

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Mangaluru, Oct 13: Christopher D'Souza, Neenasam, has been chosen to receive the 11th 'Kalakar Puraskar' instituted by Mandd Sobhann.

Christopher D'Souza is a young Konkani theatre artiste and director, who has graduated from Neenasam and who trains artistes and directs plays for Kalakul – the theatre repertory. For his contribution in taking Konkani theatre to great heights, the Mandd Sobhann core committee has chosen him out of the many nominations / applications received for the award.

Kalakar Puraskar is awarded to deserving artistes, one every year, of Karnataka origin, chosen from the field of folk-arts, theatre, music, and Konkani performing arts.

The Award is instituted by Mandd Sobhann and sponsored by Carvalho Ghorannem. The Award includes a cash amount of Rs 25,000, a trophy and public honour.

The award ceremony will be on November 1 at Kalaangann, at 6 pm.

The ceremony will be followed by the 167th monthly theatre programme 'Sur-Tall-Mell...Sumell', a choral singing presentation by Mandd Sobhann's singing club 'Sumell'.
  

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  • Adlin Nisha D'Souza , Kulshekar

    Fri, Oct 16 2015

    Congratulations Christopher!!
    You deserve it. Happy for you.

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  • Sandesh Achar, Boloor/Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 14 2015

    Congratulation Sir and best of luck for the future and Achieve still more and more Awards.

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  • Edwin JF DSouza, Mangaluru

    Wed, Oct 14 2015

    Well deserved indeed!

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  • FELIX MONTEIRO, RANIPURA

    Wed, Oct 14 2015

    Hai. Christoper congrats best of luck god bless u

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  • Veena Leo Aenon D' Souza /Tellis, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 14 2015

    Congrats Christopher. God Bless you with more blessings.

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  • Floyd D'mello Cascia, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Congrats Christopher, You are awesome. It was my pleasure to act with you in few konkani plays. One of the talented actor in konkani. Keep up the good work. Long live konkani..:)

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  • Viran Cleton, Thokur

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    I am really blessed to get training under him during Kalaakul days. Always motivated me and encouraged me when I didn't act well. I always loved his creativity and innovative style in Konkani drama. One of the best director I have witnessed in my life. I am very sure soon you will attain all the heights which you dreamt.Love to see your acting always on the stage. All the more I learnt discipline and commitment towards my work from you sir. Congratulation sir.All the best for your future work.Thanks to Mandd Sobhann for choosing the right candidate for this award.

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  • melwin kalakul, allipade,dubai

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    wow...congratulations!!! cristi sir...you deserve it at ryt time....one of the best young and energetic director...
    all the very best for your future...

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  • CGS, Mangllur

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Congratulations and Best wishes to Ninasam Christopher who is fully dedicated to Konkani stage.

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  • Dr Edward Nazareth, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Congratulations...Best choice, most deserving.

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  • VENISSA MARIA , KALAAKUK, KULSHEKAR / MANGALORE

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Congoooooo Chris Sir:)Your the best director ever !! Wish you all the very best for your future endeavors ..

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  • Irfan, Mangaluru

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Congratulation Man, Your Classmates Irfan,

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  • Remy DSouza, Doha

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    One of the best playwrights in Konkani who gave Konkani theater a completely new dimension. May his plays become more and more popular.

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  • Richard Pashan, Mangalore/U.K.

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Dear Christopher,
    Congratulations...All the Best...God Bless You

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  • Fr Stephen Dsouza, Udupi

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Congratulations Christopher. God bless you...

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  • Rohan adkabare, Bajpe

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Congratulations sir...

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  • Darel Kalaakul, Vamanjoor

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Porbi Christopher !! Proud of you !!! You deserve it Sir :)

    May your commitment to towards the drama and the stage take you to greater heights. Konkani community is blessed to have a dynamic, rebel and a talented drama director. Keep going !

    Thanks to Mandd Sobhann for establishing Kalaakul Drama repertory and for giving us a wonderful director !

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  • Roshan D'Silva, Vamanjoor/UAE

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Right choice for this prestigious award, Congrats Christopher, you truly deserve this.

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  • richard monis, mangalore

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Congratulations. u deserves the great honour All the best for the future.

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  • Jossie Mascarenhas, Bajpe / Dubai

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    A rare talent. I have seen many dramas directed by him. Simply awesome.

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  • swarna rita veigas, shakthinagar

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Congratulations sir

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  • Aliston Lasrado, Derebail / KSA

    Tue, Oct 13 2015

    Congratulations Christopher...!!! Wish you best of luck in all of your future endeavors.

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