Report by Ancy Paladka
Pics by Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (SP)
Mumbai, Oct 26: To commemorate the glorious occasion of the completion of 40 years in Konkani Music by ‘Konkani Podancho Rai’ fame, Victor Concesso, the Sacred Heart Church of Mahakali had organized ‘Victor Nite’ in the church premises in Andheri (East) on the evening of Sunday October 25. One and half thousand Konkani music lovers witnessed this unique occasion. Victor Concesso, the king of this show, has also been a parishioner of this church. He has trained lots of Konkani children, in a bid to encourage and support Konkani music. Victor also had composed the songs of the show.
The show was organized in aid of the medical fund of the parish. Victor was also honoured on this occasion, by Fr Baptist Pais, a noted singer himself and the parish priest, for presenting more than 40 ‘Victor Nite’ programmes in the last 40 years.
Victor Concesso, who has also won the titles, ‘Sangeet Ratn’ and ‘Sangeet Sagor’, enthralled the audience with his melodious numbers.
Kenny Zuzarte, Jaya Albert, Ivan Sequeira, Vivet Concesso, Velita Concesso, Antony Tauro, Charles D'Cunha, Nashwin Lobo, Ancia, Veronica, Milagrene, Manuel and Pramila joined him in entertaining the crowd with their beautiful voices, to make this evening, a memorable one. Benjamin Miranda, with his team, ably provided instrumental accompaniment.
Goan theatre artistes, Tony Martin, Titta, Carry, Francis and Betty Naz performed hilarious skits to add colour to the show.
Fr Baptist Pais, Fr Innocent Fernandes, Deacon Naveen Rebello, Denis Lobo, Mark Julian Baretto, Mark Kabetta, Anney Quadros, Victor Concesso and Laveena Pereira were present at the dais for the stage programme. New music albums, titled ‘a devotional hymns’ from Divine Retreat Centre Mulki, ‘Ray Konknni Podancho’ of Victor Concesso and ’Swing with Kenny’ of Kenny Zuzarte, were released during this event. Lavina Pereira was honoured for her contribution to Konkani Vovyos.
The progarmme started with a devotional song, ‘Namo Namo’, by five boys and an equal number of girls. Victor Concesso, with his daughters, Vivet and Velit, presented a song, ‘Ek Boro Govli’. Kenny made the whole crowd to erupt with laughter, with his song ‘Evelynbai’. ‘Kalakar’ song was presented by Ivan
Sequeira, Charles D'Cunha and Antony Tauro. Ancia and Nashwin presented the song, ‘Konknni Bhas’ thereafter. Another hilarious song, ‘Idli Chutney’, was presented by Victor and Jaya Albert. Fr Baptist Pais rendered a song, ‘Char Disancho Sonvsar’. ‘Nasunk Mon Yeta’ by Milagrene and Manuel, ‘Interview’ by Victor, Kenny and Jaya, ‘Poi Poi Poi’ by Victor and Veronica, ‘Dubaichem Zita’ by Victor and Kenny, were the other numbers that enraptured the audience and produced peels of laughter. Ivan Sequeira, with his rich, sentiment-filled voice, presented a heart-melting song, ‘Adevs’. Memories of sublime love were recreated with the songs, ‘Love Letter’ by Velita Concesso, ‘Mogachim Chintna’ by Charles and Mila, in addition to ‘Choli’ by Antony.
The programme ended with a dance song, ‘Goda Dudachi Bhas – Konkani’, by Milagrene, Manuel and Veronica.
The programme was beautifully compered by Clament Lobo and Vincent D'Souza. The stage programme was compered by Pressy Peris. Henry D'Silva was the programme manager.