VIVIAN L P D SOUZA, BONDEL/DOHA QATAR

Dear Wilfiab, Your are truly Great otherwise 22 years back Times of Indias paper ILLUSTRED WEEKLY would not have given your profile in the middle page for a Konkani singer at that time.May God Bless you always..

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Melvin Peres, Kaikamba

Wilfyyab vodlen kaam thumchen. THumkam magthavn Bori Bholaiky. Vegin boro zaya ani thumchen bangralen kaam songithachen mukarun vorunk Dev thumka favo korundi!

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WILFRED.MAXIM. D''SOUZA, kulshekar/ saudi arabia

dear wilfy, i am your fan since we had been in st.joseph''s asylum industrial works jeppu. you were in the welding section and i was a turner and i was discussing about music with your brother gracian. when i saw the great reward you were awarded i was very happy and if i was in india i would take a time to meet you personally. but eventhough i am in saudi-arabia you and your family members are in my prayers.

when i again read that you had contributed the reward to ''''mand sobann'''' i thought within myself why are not more christian millionaires coming forward to encourage our konkani culture and more and and more talented youngsters who are in interior places of the city and not able to see the beautiful world where there is some reward awaiting for someone. may god help you and bring you more sucess.bye

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Albert david Noronha, belady karkala

Thuwe savsarar konkanni mullo sobdu navaddik kelloye thuje thi kanthara pantastic!!!!jejuchrist thuka aniki besau divudi god bless u

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STANY, CASCIA,UK

Hazaarom podanso shilpy konkan kogul wilfy bab tumkam muje raas raas ullas dev vegins tumchi bhalaiki paatim dinvdi ani tumchi podanchi zar valovnuns aasondhi munn sadaanch maagtham.Laamb jiyom konkan kogull wilfybab.

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Flavian Pinto, Bejai, Toronto

I have yet to come across a generous person like Wilfy. There is no better example of his generosity than creating top class original songs and giving it to someone else to sing for the first time. There is no one in Konkan soil who has created so many singers over the last four decades mainly because of his selfless nature and in this respect Wilfy is simply the greatest. My hats off to United Youngsters for their generous donation towards konkni cause.

We in Canada who know Wilfy very well were delighted by this gesture (we were at a party when this news broke up) and a clear display of “Give to Receive” which he has expressed in many of his songs.

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Roshan Dsouza, Mangaloere/Doha

Dear Mr. Joel, it is true that we have never seen anywhere the award has been taken to someone’s house and given it. But we have seen in many cases that the awardees were absent for the award ceremony. Now the point is no one has asked the organiser’s to take this to his house. When they have given it in his house prior to the award ceremony, what is the need to send someone again to Kalaangan? Was there one more award? Please don’t take this in a wrong way. We all know very well about this Legend. He is a person who has given a meaning to the word called ‘Konkani Songs’. Instead of making these types of comments, you and Nanu Marl, please pray for for his good health so that he will get well soon…

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Antony T. D'' Souza, Karkala / Qatar

Mand Sobhan good in setting quantity records (Guinness) and creates somehow new once - visiting Wilfy''s residence "Magadeline" and presenting the trophy along with cash prize of Rs 1,00,000/-. Being thoughtful, can anybody beat Wilfy Bab’s quality Konkani records and was quick enough to return with Rs.1,10,000/-. A Konkani legend and Pioneer was matured enough to decide whether his family members should attend or not ! Therefore, there should not be any controversy on this petty issue but rather honoring his fine decision to remain out of it.

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Joachim D''Souza, Mangalore

Dear Mr. Joel, Handing over the Life time achievement award in Wilfy''s residence is the choice of the Organisers. What is it that is bothering you? If the organisers had any problem they would not have given it. Can you tell me if going home and handing over the award is anytime more worth than all the work that Wilfy has done in Konkani so far????

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Preetha, Mangalore

At Mr.Joel, Mangalore - so you too are talking the same thing like nanu Marol - someone else receives the award for Wilfy!!! how does it matter where the award was given, circumstances made him unable to come over to kalaangan. And btw, there is a first time for everything - u never know hence forth you people could think about awards being given away from the venue in dire situations like this one!!!

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Joel, Mangalore

Dear Preetha Mangalore, There are so many award functions going on Daily, but i have never seen anywhere the award has been taken to someon's house and given it. There is nothing wrong if Mr.Wilfy is not keeping well behalf of him his family member(s) could have taken it.

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Nithan Rodrigues, Mangalore/Bangalore

“Konkan Kogull" is a legend and man of great humility & simplicity. We all have to recognize and respect him for this. Do not drag his into any controversy regarding this matter. Long live Konkan Kogull - Wilfy Rebimbus

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NELLU, Permannur

Wilfyab thumche thaslem borem mon konkni''cha ''MAHAN'' munshynki asom, thumche thavn shikchem zaithem asam wilfyab, DEV BOREM KORUM.

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Preetha, Mangalore

this is to the comment of Nanu Marol......I''m sure you are aware of Wilfy Rebimbus'' ill health. This big award having been given in his own hands, accepted by Wilfy himself, cannot be the same as someone else receiving it for him whether it is in Kalangan or any other stage! Did you mean u would rather have the audience at Kalaangan happy for Wilfy receiving the award or is it that the actual recipient should be the one to feel proud?!

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Dolphy Cascia, Vamanjoor-Mangalore

`Konkann Kogull'' is a legend. He has accepted the Award given by Mandd Sobann. Please dont create any controversy regarding this matter and Wilfy''s gesture of simplicity and humility.

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Charles D'' Cunha, I C Colony Borivli

It was a great decision of ''mandd sobhan'' at a right time,to give away the award to Konkan Kogul.And at the same time........ Great gesture from a great singer

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Antony T. D'' Souza, Karkala / Qatar

For me Mannadeek Wilfy Rebimbus and his United Youngsters group simply means is the other face of our great great KONKANI simply because Wilfy Bab, a pioneer of Konkani had a clear vision and Love for Konkani before half a century where not even anybody could dreamt about it and were non-existent.

Yes, Mand Sobhan was just a competitor to United Youngesters then, and now achieved remarkably for Konkani in this spirit. Had Edward Nazareth was then and now member of United Youngsters group he could of found clear differences beyond his imaginations between the two. I also take this opportunity to Thank each and every Konkani writers like Manndeek Victor Rodrigues, CGS ., other Konkani Music composers Melwin… for their daily contribution to our GREAT KONKANI MOTHER TONGUE. Yes, KONKANI .. WILFY.. JINDHABAD.

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Ronald Rodrigues, Valencia Doha qatar.

Well done Shriman Wilfy Rebimbus, you have shown to the whole world how much you love Konkani.I appreciate your kind gesture,You are the true example of simplicity and humility,I salute you and pray the lord almighty to grant you good health and long life to serve Konkani.

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Hency Dais, JEPPU

Wilfy is a living legend in Konkani Sangeet...Even i want to see dynamic Eric and Talented Wilfy to work together

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Dr Gerald Pinto, Kallianpur

Mand Sobhan awarded Wilfyand Wilfy doanted the money to mand soban. Both are Noble deeds. Now two streams of Konkani has become a SANGAM, TWO great sons of Mother KONKANI, try to save her glory. Let all streams of Konkani flow towards kalangan.

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Norbert Pereira, Mangalore-Doha

Dear Wilfy, I salute you from bottom of my heart for your generous decision. Throughout my life you have been my inspiration and whatever I have done today in the field of music is just like a in the ocean. What I admire most about you is that I have noticed that all your compositions, are purely original, immensly unique and inimitable in style and that is why there will be no Legend like Wilfy Rebimbus. Don’t you think, this Award came a little too late for a Legend ……....! With Regards.

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VINOD WILFRED TAURO, MADANTHYAR/DUBAI

Dear Wilfyab, congratulations for this award.Your dedication and hardwork, love towards Konkani has given you this award. Yes, differences are always there...but your thoughtfulness and gesture towards Kalaangann is great...I wish you good health..and may god bless you abundently..

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gration dsouza, Kulshekar/Muscat

Wilfyab you are great, no generation will forget your great deeds for konkani. May god bless you and give Peace, Joy, Health and happiness through out your life.

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Nancy Pereira, Doha

Well done Wilfy, I admire your humbleness and simplicity. A Legend like Wilfy Remimbus does not need awards and certificates, the enormous work you have produced speaks for itself. Your songs are mind blowing not only sweet, pleasant but also very educative and strongly recommended to do some soul searching in ourself. As the saying goes, :there is a woman behind every successful man: it is very true that Meena Remimbus has been a pillar of strength with her humble and down to earth attitude. With Best Regards.

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CGS, Mangalore

Truely a great and kind gesture of simplicity,humility,sincerity, integrity and magnanimity by the great personality and the living legend Wilfy Rebimbus.Jai Ho Wilfy! Salam salam tumkam!!

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Mahesh Prabhu, Bajpe/Kuwait

Totally agree with you Dr. Edward. Both Eric Bab and Wilfy Bab are true global faces of Konkani heritage. Their respective achievements are similar to what Sachin Tendulkar or Anil Kumble have achieved in cricket. Even if there are a few differences don''t we have differences at our own homes? Dear friends, let us simply cherish the commendable gestures from these two Konkani legends and learn something from it. Cheers.

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george borromeo, angelore, mangalore

Wilfy Rebimbus, The Konkan Kogul,The living legend of Konkani Sangeeth, is a down to earth person. He strugled a lot in his life and suffered a lot for Konkani Sangeeth. Although God has blessed him, gave him a wonderful suportive wife,two sweet children and grand children. God also gave him a jubiliant ever green United Youngsters Group, and lot lot of well wishers across the globe. It is magnanimous on his part to Donate the Award money to Mand Sobann.God will bless you abundantly dear Wilfy Sir.Your Family, Fans, and we all your well wishers are proud of you.

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Percy Noronha, Mangalore

Less spoken about the contraversy between the two is better. Both have their own feelings, hence let us not comment on the issue rather clap hands for both - Mand Sobhan and Wilfyab rather than digging the debris ONCE AGAIN HATS OFF TO WILFYAB.

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Dr Edward Nazareth, Mangalore

We all wanted Wilfy Bab at Kalangan to receive the award. Wilfy Bab''s health is not good and he could not come. Nothing more has to be added to this. Wilfy bab has accepted the award and as a good gesture he has donated the prize money to Mand Sobhan which is again doing a lot to Konkani.

It is the truth, no other organisation has contibuted to Konkani as much Mand Sobhan as. No other person has done to Konkani Music as much as Wilfy bab has. We have to salute both Eric Bab and Wilfy Bab for their contribution to Konkani

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Renny Lobo (Rodrigues(, Gurpur Kaikamba / Abu Dhabi

A living Konkani singing legend, Sri Wilfy Rebimbus is wellknown for his simplicity and humility. I request Joel to read the Daiji article carefully before passing the comment. It says- (Quote:He regretted not being able to attend the programme due to ill health.) May Almighty God give him robust health so that he may pen many more meaningful and melodious Konkani and Tulu songs.

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Jerry Rasquinha, Angelore, Mangalore

Wilfyab, tumi ''Konkan Kogul'' mathr noy, tumi ''Bhangar Munis''!

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Joel, Mangalore

Dear Lolita, Benny & HM Pernal, Dont you think Wilfy should have been on that stage On Sunday Night?? I is indeed a very great gesture of Maand Sobhan along with Bishop to got to his house and honor him... remember nobody would have done this, that too on the same day.... of the event….

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Nanu Marol, Thottam

What Ever may be the Honours and Donations Konkani World want to see Mr Wilfy Rebimbus and Mr Eric Ozario in One stage. It was the Golden Opportunity to both this Great Personalities.What ever may be the reason Mr Wilfy Rebimbus would have sent any one of his represantative may be within his family or from His troupe United Youngsters to receive this Great Award.This Would have means a lot to whole of the Konkani World. Jai Konkani

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tony ferros, jeppu

Years'' ago when there was controversy regarding konkanni music, Konkan''s sangeet manttrik wilfy rebimbus wrote & sung a song `henc monshya sangeett'' & convinced music lovers'', (inspite of borders'' of language) what music is. Today by his great move he has showed us what really an artist means, whether of konkanni or any other languages.

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Benny Pinto, Bejai

I agree with Lolita and H M Pernal. It would been a golden moment if Mandd Sobhann announced the contribution of Wilfy to Kalangann. The beauty of event would have been different. I am surprised how Bishop Henry missed to inform this in his speech?

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Rudy D'' Souza, Omzoor/ Kuwait

Mannd Sobhann & United Youngsters have both worked tremendously for our Konkanni culture for more than 4 decades, hence konkanni, our mother tongue is still existing. However, it is a good gesture of both the organisations to recognize and honour each other for their sevice.

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Alwyn Menezes, Mangalore/Hyderabad

Noble and magnanimous gesture by Mr Wilfy Rebimbus. Hope it works as an example and motivation to many others. Mandd Shobhann can do with more contributions for the great work it is doing.Congratulations and Hats off to you Wilfy Sir.

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H M Pernal , Mangalore

Wilfy Sir , You are simply great ! No other words. Yes ! I do agree with Loloita D''Souza''s observation that this greatness would have been highlighted in the presentation ceremony. Mere raising the toast was not enough. Neither the Bishop nor the Toast Master mentioned a single word about this great gesture.

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Arun Rodrigues, Dubai / udupi

Great gesture from a great singer...

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Lolita Dsouza, Anjelore

This is really a kind gesture, but I am bit disappointed to know that, during last night event this greatness of Wilfy should have been highlighted in the program. I do not know why it was not mentioned while honoring him. Anyways great show Mandd Sobhann

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Romeo Dsouza, Mumbai

Wilfiab, Tuje Salam. Only legend like you can do this..my admiration towards you has increased now...

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Percy Noronha, Muscat, Mangalore / Muscat

HATS OFF TO WILFY REBIMBUS !!!

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Preetha, Mangalore

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." — Winston Churchill Wilfy Rebimbus has given as he has received - cheerfully, quickly and without hesitation, for, he knows that there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to his fingers.

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Austin Prabhu, Nanthur/Chicago

What a thougtful gift to Maand Sobhann''s Kalaangann by Life Time Music Award winner Wilfy Rebimbus! I salute him for his superior gesture and pray God for his good health and prosperity. May God Almighty bless Wilfy always!

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Max & Jessie Rasquinha, Mangalore/Houston, Tx

What a magnanimous gesture on the part of Shriman Wilfy Rebimbos to donate a sum of Rs.1,10,000 to Mandh Sobhan group. These gestures have to be accepted with a open heart because they are meant with lot of sincerity and respect towards one another. May the act of "Give and Take" galore in our vibrant community, and let peace and happiness prevail.

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