Media Release

Doha, Apr 11: Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar in its effort to promote Konkani language and culture, will present two Konkani dramas on April 26 at DPS Modern Indian School Auditorium, Al Wakrah as part of its mega cultural programme on the occasion of its 27th Annual Day.

The much-acclaimed Konkani plays ‘Budthugol’ and ‘Paying Guest’ are written and directed by Arun Raj Rodrigues.

The plays will be performed by Kalakul, Konkani’s lone professional repertory (troupe) run by Mandd Sobhann of Mangaluru. Talented and renowned artistes are sure to mesmerize the audience with their electrifying performances on stage for nearly three hours.

As Konkani plays are playing a major comeback in modern times and sensing the pulse of the people and their eagerness to watch quality Konkani plays, Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), has taken a bold step to entertain Konkani theatre loving people of Qatar by staging these twin plays.

Both plays received high acclaim from all over when they were staged earlier. The twin plays will definitely capture the hearts of Konkani theatre lovers and MCC is confident that it will be appreciated for this step towards promoting Konkani language and theatre.

All Mangalureans are invited to enjoy rich Konkani culture through these dramas.

For tickets and passes please contact Sunil D’Silva (55101360),Riana Pinto (55915002), Kavita Tauro (55328354), Shaila Menezes (33762078), Denzil Christy Lobo (66103735).