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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JS)
Mangaluru, May 16: Konkani comedy show 'Hasyancho Paavs' season 2 awards function was held on Sunday, May 15 at St Ann's Friary hall in city. The show is presented and telecast by Daijiworld 24x7 in association with United Friends Bejai.
Comedy Express Kulshekar won the show with Rs 1 lac cash prize and trophy while Comedy Cousins Maniyampara won the second prize and The Expression Sasthan won the third prize carrying Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000 each respectively and trophies.
Best actor award was won by Cyril Fernandes with trophy and Rs 10,000 cash prize.
The 8 finalist teams were:
Kala Preeth, Paldane
Kinni Kushali, Kelarai
Thamaso, Kateel
Comedy Cousins Maniyampara
Kuchulyo Kalakar, Kinnigoli
The Expression, Sasthan
Comedy Express, Cordel
Dosti Kalakar, Fermai
Dayan D'Souza Mukamar, writer, actor and director as the chief guest, formally inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp along with other dignitaries on the dais.
Walter Nandalike the managing director, Daijiworld Media welcomed the gathering and said "Many Konkani talents could be explored through this show. Not all can win but all have performed well. Participation is most important than wining. Making people laugh is not an easy task. I thank United Friends Bejai for their involvement and all the judges who judged this show."
Addressing the gathering Dayan D'Souza said "I congratulate all the participants for taking part in this competition. There are three categories of people who are recognised more, they are politicians, donors and artists. Politicians are respected only when they are in power, donors only when they donate but artists get respect always. An artist should have commitment and perseverance. I have watched all the episodes and I feel that there is need for improvement in the script and direction. I congratulate Walter Nandalike and United Friends Bejai for organizing such a reality show."
Joseph Mathias, MD, Merit Freight System LLC Dubai, who was the guest of honour, said "Our language, culture and tradition can be uplifted only by protecting our language. It is sad that we feel shy to talk in our mother tongue due to the influence of other languages like English and others. We have good talents in our community and given a chance, they will shine bright. Winning or losing is not important, but taking part is very important. I thank and congratulate Daijiworld and United Friends Bejai for providing a platform for new talents to emerge."
Rohan Monteiro, MD, Rohan Corporation, who was the guest of honour, said "I congratulate the organisers. I wish and congratulate all the teams and promise my support for such shows in the future too."
Arun Rodrigues, president of United Friends Bejai said "When we started the show, we never thought we would get such a nice response and appreciation. I thank Walter Nandalike and all the participants. United friends Bejai seeks your support in the future too."
Judges Leslie Rego, CGS Taccode and Fr Vijay Victor thanked the organizers for organizing and giving a platform to budding artists and suggested the participants to improve on the script and direction to enhance their performances.
Roshan Monteiro, secretary of United Friends Bejai thanked the gathering.
Sheldon Crasta compered.
Karnataka Konkani Sahithya academy president, Roy Castelino and comedian Dolla were present among others.