From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Aug 8: Konkani speaking people of Bengaluru had a Prajoth D’sa musical extravaganza and a Konkani play, 'Paying Guest', to mark the Sambhram celebrations of Konkani Samudai of Jayanagar on Sunday at the St Joseph’s Arts & Science College Auditorium.
The Sambhram entertainment programme organised by Jayanagar’s Konkani Samudai was a rare treat for Konkani theatre and music loves of entire Bengaluru city.
The evening socio-comedy Konkani drama titled 'Paying Guest', by Arun Raj Rodrigues, entertained the audience.
The evening began with a brief stage programme felicitating the frontrunners of the event Prajoth and Arun Raj. Dr Seema Fernandes, Vice Chairman, KPCC Minority Department, was felicitated for her selfless service and contribution to society. FKCA Chairman Dr Edward Anand D'Souza was on the dais.
Dr Seema stressed on the facilities available to the minorities and loans applicable for women entrepreneurs and urged the Konkani people to make use of the facilities offered by the State Government.
The musical show kick started with the super hit title track from Prajoth’s maiden album 'Udi Udi', performed by Prajoth himself, and followed by performances from mellifluous singers Ashwin D’costa, Royston Pinto, Munita Veigas, Jaison Sequeira and Joshal D’souza, who sang songs from the album Udi Udi.
Known for his creative ideas, Prajoth had last month initiated a selfie singing contest on Facebook promising the winners a chance to perform along with him during the event.
As promised, winners of the contest Lavita Rodrigues, Marvel D’souza and eleven year old Sion Martis stole the show with their powerful performances.
The show was backed by backing vocalists Waylon, Manfred, Linece, Johnson, Sayani, Meryl and Teena.
An elite group of musicians had Sandeep Roche on the Keyboards, Ronald Coates on Lead Guitars, Joel Milan Baptist in Drums, Clement Sequeira on Rhythm Guitars and Terence D’Souza on Bass. Konkani writer Steevan Quadros Permude released his book "Rangannacha Sopnathle Dees" during this occasion.
After the musical event, Konkani play, 'Paying Guest,’’ about the plight of those getting Paying guest accommodation during the early part of their career, mainly those who migrate to big cities in search of a job, was enacted.
Konkani Samudai is a 12 year old association, with a main aim of promoting language and culture. It has been helping many poor students by the way of giving scholarships besides helping the needy.
President of Konkani Samudai Jayanagar, Anitha Gomes welcomed the gathering. Noel Fernandes, Secretary, proposed the vote of thanks. Stage programme was compered by Manfred Lobo.