Doha - Qatar :
Doha, Jun 26: 'Ek Aslyar Ek Na' added another success feather to its cap with the houseful show in Doha -Qatar, at West end Park Cinema in Asian Mall Theatre on Friday, June 24 at 4.00 Pm am after successful houseful shows in Dubai, Abudhabi and Kuwait recently.
Reena Castelino welcomed the audience and invited the organizing committee and the guests of the evening for a brief stage programme. A minute of silence was observed for the souls of little angels who were victims of the trasi road tragedy.
Chief guest of the evening was Rev.Fr. Anand Castelino the spiritual director of the Konkani Speaking Community (KSC) of the Church of our Lady of Rosary Qatar, Guests of Honour were the producer of the movie Frank Fernandes, Director Pradeep Barboza, Actor Alphonse D'souza, Actor John D'silva, Sponsors William Aranha and Felix Lobo.
Producer Frank Fernandes in his message thanked the audience for their wholehearted support to the konkani movie and gave an update on the upcoming shows in various countries, he also addressed a few lines in Kannada for the non-Konkani speaking audience who were present for the movie.
Goan famous Actor John D'silva in his message thanked the mangalorean community for giving him an opportunity in the movie and he spoke about the wonderful experience he had while working on the sets of this movie. John is also widely known for his exceptional work in renowned Konkani films such as "Home Sweet Home", "Nirmonn" and the Oscar nominated "Nachom ia Kumpasar". He is also the first dramatist from Goa to acquire the acclaimed "Limca Book of Records" for staging 25 Tiatrs with double letter titles, which include "Vell", "Ekvott".
Pradeep Barboza thanked the organizing committee for arranging to release the movie in Qatar and presented a mementoe to Aloysious D'souza the co-ordinator of the event and Simon D'silva the President of Goan Welfare Association (GWA) as a token of their appreciation.
Fr Anand Castelino in his message congratulated the crew on the movie and wished for more konkani movies in the coming days.
Co-ordinator Aloysious D'souza rendered the vote of thanks and along with his organizing committee Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) President Prakash Noronha, Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA) Arthur Pais, Goan Welfare Association (GWA) Simon D'silva, Konkani Speaking Community President Vivian D'souza, Community representatives Clement Saldanha, Vincy Lobo, Jerald D'souza and Daijiworld Director Alexis Castelino.
Ladies escort team comprising of Della Rego, Treeza Goveas, Daphney Lobo, Merlyn D'souza, Dolly Vas, Carol D'souza, Shalini Mendonca escorted the guests and presented them with flower bouquets.
Community leaders from other Karnataka based organizations Ravi Shetty, Divakar Poojary and Deepak Shetty were present for the movie.
On the whole the movie was being rated as one of the best movie ever made in Konkani using the fully digital technology shot at some of the beautiful locations in and around Mangalore. The camera work, direction and the songs/lyrics were all well praised by the audience in their review and as for the amateur attempt one should really applaud and appreciate their courage.
Daijiworld.com and daijiworld24x7 was the media Partner of the event.
Sharjah - UAE:
Photos: Praveen Rodrigues, Steven Paladka & Pradeep Paladka
The much hyped Konkani Movie 'Ek Aslyar Ek Na' after successful screening in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qatar and booking of forthcoming show in London screened a successful houseful show in Sharjah, on June 24 (Friday) in Nova Cinema Screen 1, Mega Mall, Sharjah at 4 p.m. Many people had to return without tickets and the organiser convinced them that one more show will surely be booked next week in Sharjah to accommodate for all those who have already confirmed their seats to have a glimpse of this record breaking movie.
Shodhan Prasad welcomed the audience and also welcomed guests Fr. Maxim of Sharjah Church, Walter Nandalike of Daijiworld, Dayan D'Souza of Daiji Rang Mandir and introduced actors Joseph Mathias of Merit Freight, Lavina Fernandes, Pratap Menezes, Godwin Castilino and Deepak Paladka who were part of this famous movie. He also welcomed Ranjith Bajpe, Director of Tulu Films and announced that Producer Frank Fernandes, Director/Actor Pradeep Barboza & Alphonse D'Souza are sharing the theatre release in Qatar same time, hence were not able to be in Sharjah. Shodhan thanked Cynthia Goveas the lady behind the active ticket distribution in Sharjah and also announced that there will be yet another show soon in Sharjah for those who have not been able to make it today. Audience cheered and applauded hearing this. Later a minute of silent prayer was observed for those little children who lost their lives in the tragic school bus accident of Kundapur. Soon after that Fr. Maxim rendered the prayer and blessed the organisers as well as the audience inaugurating the Sharjah Show.
All the audience were happy and conveyed their views through the video recording while some of them admitted watching this for the third time and still want to come and watch again. 'Ek Aslyar Ek Na' created record in Konkani Cinema world as being the first ever Konkani Movie to have success shows outside India wherever it is released and the best part is that the tickets were sold out much well in advance. More shows are on its way and will soon be announced in the media as per Producer Frank Fernandes who have presented a good movie to be remembered to the people of Tulu Nadu.
Shodhan Prasad and Deepak Paladka are taking care of all marketing activities of the movie worldwide supported by Ranjith Bajpe.
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