Media release
Mangaluru, Mar 8: Mandd Sobhann’s theatre repertory 'Kalakul' presented the play ‘Eke Veshyechi Jinnye Katha’ based on the life of Nalini Jameela, an activist and former sex worker from Thrissur, Kerala at the 171st monthly theatre at Kalaangann, on Sunday, March 6.
The autobiography of Nalini Jameela has been translated into 7 languages. Arun Raj Rodrigues, the eminent Konkani playwright has adapted the autobiography in English into a play in Konkani. The play directed by Christopher D’Souza Neenasam was presented to a packed audience.
Nalini Jameela was present at the performance and was honoured on the occasion for her forthrightness and courage in sharing with the world her pains and anguishes. The audience had an interaction with her after the play.
Mandd Sobhann and Sumell honoured Roopith D’Souza, a young achiever and member of Sumell, for his unique achievements in NCC, athletics and music. Eric Ozario the Gurkar of Mandd Sobhann, Kishore Fernandes the secretary of Mandd Sobhann, Sunil Monteiro, Irine Rebello and Kavitha George the office bearers of Sumell were present on stage.
The evening also had an exhibition of Richard Lobo’s collection of Indian currency notes of present and yesteryears. Cake and soft drinks were served to the audience
by Rashel Priya Sequeira on the occasion of the 50th birthday of her mother Philomena Sequeira.
Arun Raj Rodrigues gave information about the upcoming programmes and also gave a brief introduction about the play.