Daiji Drama Competition - `Ratnagiricho Sardar' Wins Jackpot
Dolla Best Director, Florine, Christopher Best Actors
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by Florine Roche - Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
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Mangalore, Feb 22: `Ratnagiricho Sardar' by Udenti Kalaakar, Cascia, Mangalore has won the first prize of Rs 50,000 in the Daiji Dubai All India Drama Competition which was held at the Don Bosco Hall, Mangalore between February 14 and 19.
The results were announced at a function on Sunday, February 22 at the Don Bosco Hall which was attended by a house full of Konkani enthusiasts. The second prize of Rs. 30,000 was won by “Konn Kitem Mhontta” staged by United Youngsters and the third prize of Rs. 20,000 was bagged by Manoranjan Manglur for their play “Nirdhar…!”.
Christopher J D Cascia walked away with the best actor award for his role in “Ratnagiricho Sardar” and Florine Mathias with the best actress award for her portrayal in “Fulak Soiirik Zalea”. As the results were announced putting an end to the suspense of the last one week, the eagerly awaiting supporters of the respective team broke into a rapturous applause, which was soon followed by dance to the tune of the band.
The Drama competition was held at Don Bosco Hall, Mangalore between February 14 and 19 as part Daiji Dubai decennial celebrations. In all six teams participated in the competition vying for top honours. Eminent personalities like Syjjyes Takode, Catherine Rodrigues, Richie Pereira, Henry Mondonca, Daya Victor Lobo and William Pais were the judges for all the six dramas staged.
Joseph Mathias, Managing director, Merit Freight Systems LLC Dubai was the chief guest and Felix Lobo, Managing director, Qatar Meta Coats, Doha-Qatar and Rohan Monteiro, Proprietor, Property Real Estate and Developers were the guests of honour.
Prizes worth about Rs. 2.5 lacs were awarded to the winners under various category of the competition.
Earlier, welcoming the gathering Dayan D’Souza recalled the tremendous contributions and sacrifices made by many Konkani enthusiasts for the welfare and promotion of Konkani. “It is a matter of pride that we have been witnessing the stream of Konkani flowing in the Gulf in the last one decade. In the gulf alone there are more than 25 organizations which are actively working for the cause of Konkani which shows the level of enthusiasm of the Konkani people”, he stated.
Anita Samson and her troupe of singers rendered some beautiful konkani numbers during the occasion. Some memorable Konkani songs of yesteryear “Mog Tuzo Kitlo” from the movie “Mog ani Maipas” and the ever green number “Ye ye Katrina” were rendered by the troupe members. Jerry Rasquinha and his team provided some entertaining moments to the assembled crowd through their hilarious comedy in between songs.
Victor Mathias compered the musical show and Walter Nandalike, the prize distribution ceremony.
Supporting Actors - Appreciation Prizes - Rs 1000 each
1. Verginia Rodrgues (Isabelle in Konn Kitem Mhontta? by United Youngsters, Manglur)
2. Felix Lasrado (Louie in Nirdhar by Manoranjan, Manglur)
3. Maizie Nazareth (Lynette in Sanjecho Kollo by Angelorche Kalaakar)
4. Edwin Banz, Sastan (Edie in Fulak Soirik Zalea by Kutam Weekly, Mumbai)
5. Ramdas Nageshkar (Manju in Tension Free by sri Nagesh Maharudr, Goa)
6. Floyd DMello (Eddie in Ratnagiricho Sardar by Udenti Kalaakar, Cascia)
Best Actress Category:
First Prize (Rs 5000)
Florine Mathias, Kanajar
(Fulak Soirik Zalea by Kutam Weekly, Mumbai)
Second Prize (Rs 3000)
Dimple Pinto, Ashoknagar
(Nirdhar by Manoranjan Manglur)
Third Prize (Rs 2000)
Adoline Kulshekar
(Ratnagiricho Sardar by Udenti Kalaakar, Cascia)
Best Actor Category:
First Prize (Rs 5000)
Christopher J D Cascia
(Ratnagiricho Sardar by Udenti Kalaakar, Cascia)
Second Prize (Rs 3000)
Leslie Rego, Bendore
(Konn Kitem Mhontta? by United Youngsters, Manglur)
Third Pirze (Rs 2000)
Leslie Ferrao, Permannur
(Ratnagiricho Sardar by Udenti Kalaakar, Cascia)
Best Director Category
First Prize (Rs 5000)
Dolla Manglur
(Konn Kitem Mhontta? by United Youngsters, Manglur)
Second Prize (Rs 3000)
John M Permannur
(Ratnagiricho Sardar by Udenti Kalaakar, Cascia)
Third Prize (Rs 2000)
Nellu Permannur
(Nirdhar by Manoranjan, Manglur)
Best Drama Category
First Prize (Rs. 50000)
Ratnagiricho Sardar by Udenti Kalaakar, Cascia
Second Prize (Rs 30000)
Konn Kitem Mhontta? by United Youngsters, Manglur
Third Prize (Rs 20000)
Nirdhar by Manoranjan Manglur
Special Appreciation Prizes:
1. Tension Free (Rs 5000 Sponsor: Felix Lobo, Doha Qatar)
2. Sanjecho Kollo (Rs 5000 Sponsor: Felix Lobo, Doha Qatar)
3. Fulak Soirik Zalea (Rs 5000 Sponsor : Herman Lewis, Dubai)
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