“Sangon Mugdana” Regales Abu Dhabi Audience
Report and Pictures by Oswald M. D’Souza
Daijiworld Media Network – Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi – Oct. 2 : The spectacular play “Sangon Mugdhana” captivated the hearts of Konkani Theatre lovers in Abu Dhabi on Friday 02 October 2009 at India Social Centre with its brilliant presentation.
The play written by Pradeep Barboza – a young play wright with amazing talents was a runaway success .
Udenthichim Neketram, an association of thirteen parishes of Moodbidri Varado, presented this superb hilarious Konkani play for first time in Abu Dhabi – Capital of United Arab Emirates in the presence of packed audience. It was a ideal setting and ambience at the ISCC for this innovative piece of theatrical presentation.
The cast included well known stage artistes both young and experienced veterans show cased their flair on stage with their acting.
Background music was provided by talented musician Cyril Baptist. Title Song Lyrics were written by well-known Writer Avith Barboza, and music was composed by Joel Pereira, and was sung by well-known singer Prakash D’Souza from Mangalore.
Dance sequences of this drama were choreographed by Arun Lobo ( Feet Beat dance group Dubai)
Also an ideal stage set up with the classic neighborhood was an excellent addition to the great play which was wonderfully depicted .
The play focused on community issues and had a blend of comedy and tragedy with mixed emotions in its plot. The direction and the flow of sequences and well co-ordinated synchronization was outstanding.
This play proved itself that Konkani theatre is alive and kicking and UAE is set to become a cradle of rich Konkani language, if youngsters like Pradeep are properly nurtured and supported. This writer will go a long way in revolutionizing Konkani stage with his superb talent and set to become a trend setter.
One can recall Pradeep Barboza ‘s earlier hilarious comedies like ‘Mithabailacho San Mingel Vado’, ‘Hastay Kithya Pishya’, ‘Sagllem Divchem tanne’, in Dubai as well as in India have been subject to rousing criitcal acclaim.
One can never stop praising this piece of theatrical extravaganza, and it’s never ending tales and will not “Sangon Mugdhochenam” time and again.
This is the second Konkani play presented in Abu Dhabi back to back within the past one week, which is rare and was a treat to watch for Abu Dhabi’s Konkani speaking community.
Earlier the play was inaugurated by B. R. Shetty – Managing Director and CEO of NMC Group and Fr. Antony Lopez of St. Joseph’s Cathedral – Abu Dhabi in the presence of other community leaders like Sudhir Shetty – Hon. President of ISCC, Leo Rodrigues – President of KCO, Sarvotham Shetty – President of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, and others. A candle was lit by Dr. B. R Shetty along with 13 small children lighting the candle with stars attached, representing the 13 parishes of “Udenthichim Nektram”
The days programme commenced with rendition of popular songs by members of “Pearls of Mangalore” followed by a Dance by small children .
The sponsors, actors and Play wright were also honoured for their support on this occasion.
It was a welcome change - a time to laugh it out to be away from hassles of routine stress of life. Well done Pradeep and Udenthichim Neketram for your tremendous effort to present this beautiful master piece against all odds in Abu Dhabi.