Mangalore: 'Dirvem Wilfy Nite' Enliven Melodies of Wilfy to Konkani Folks

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (RD)
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Mangalore, Jan 13: 240th 'Wilfy Nite' by the popular Konkani singer, Wilfy Rebimbus was staged at St Aloysius College open grounds, on Sunday, January 13, drew large number of Konkani music lovers from all over the town.  It was a musical extravaganza organized by 'Dirvem' Konkani weekly, to mobilize funds for popularizing Konkani journalism across the world, to render social service for the betterment of economically weaker community brethrens and in order to sponsor studies of talented among them.  'Dirvem' has been driven by ambitious plans to make new strides in the era of IT and globalization. 

Wilfy has been a living legend of Konkani as that of Latha Mangeshkar from Bollywood, while both of them, despite of their age still hold the audience wanting to listen more.  That seems to be the charisma of both gifted singers in their respective sphere.  They have proved that music has no bounds and barriers, whatsoever.

The first duet song was sung by Wilfy and his life partner, Meena with the theme 'Wherever you go seldom forget your great Mother tongue 'Konkani' which flashed the past memories of sustaining Konkani in distant country by Mangaloreans among the few seated at the audience.

The solo song by Babitha Pinto was a love song, which was a hit among the budding lovers who were listening in awe.

The third song by Ivan Sequeira from Mumbai, titled 'Marina…!' followed by the foot tapping dance of Thunder Guys from Bajpe which took the audience by storm. 

Meena Rebimbus sung the song 'Ami Poinnari' (we are tourists in this earth), an emotional charged number focussing on the journey unto life, from the cradle to the grave.

Melwyn D'Souza and Monita Veigas, their first ever song with Wilfy's troupe based on the sentiments of a love stricken youth.

Veterans of Wilfy's troupe, Prem Kumar and Claude D'Souza, together sung a song based on mobiles, which has shrunk the world with marvels of communication at your finger tips; with practicalities at the existing times.

Ivan Sequeira and Babitha, together sung the Konkani song 'Raath Jaalea Mhojea Jivanant' (days are nearing to say goodbye to dear ones) rather a cool number to those with jest for life.

Budding Bharatha Natyam artiste, Ester Noronha and Melita D'Souza, enthralled the viewers with the superb performance of dance. 

Srikant Kamath,  well known singer from Mangalore who is more popular among Hindi and Kannada audience, enthralled the Konkani music lovers with his charismatic solo song with Thunder Guys dance troupe, energized the audience to seek more.

Wilfy, Meena, Claude and Prem Kumar sung the song based on Mother's unconditional love for her sons which was narrated by Wilfy and enacted by others.

Babitha Pinto and Monita Veigas, sung the song based on 'rising power of women in Indian politics', with emphasis on Pratibha Patil, Margaret Alva, Mayavati, Jayaprada, Hemamalini, Jayalalitha and others.

Leslie Pinto compered the programme.  Dolla and the MEMORY group of Melwyn, Moras and Richie, entertained the audience with their unique jokes and mimicry, between the numbers.

'Kuch Kuch Kuchulyo' II part, book authored by Dolla was released by Franky D'Souza, popular actor known by 'Frankie Izai'.

Dr. Edward Nazareth released the collection of 'Neethicheo Kotha' moral stories authored by Maccha Milar, which were published in 'Dirvem' Konkani weekly.

Wilfy Rebimbus released the CD of Norbert Pereira 'Tuzo Mhozo Mog' III Vol.

Promising singer, Ester Noronha, sung a song on 'childhood' which was a hit among the children and others alike.
Ivan, Claude and Prem, old timers with Wilfy, sung popular hit number, Johny.. Johny.

Anita and Rolph Rodrigues were the winners of lucky draw on entry tickets for the show.

John A Monis, editor `Dirvem' honoured Felix Lobo Qatar, main sponsor and Wilfy Rebimbus, by presenting them with floral bouquet and thanked everybody for their patronage.  

To conclude, it was a successful venture of 'Dirvem' and for Wilfy Rebimbus besides the Konkani folks to cherish.

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