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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Sep 6: The grand premiere of the much-awaited 281st Wilfy Nite - 'Mog Mulyar' was held at Bharath Cinemas here on Monday September 6. For the first time ever, a musical concert which was visualised, saw a premiere in a cinema theatre which created history in the Konkani world.

'Mog Mulyar' is produced under Rebimbus Creations in association with United Youngsters, Mangaluru. The show has over 22 artistes singing Wilfy’s everlasting and immortal creations, with over 80 artistes lending their presence. It is shot in the best locations of coastal Karnataka. The storyline for the show was penned by Vishwas Rebimbus and Walter Nandalike, the very well-known TV host and versatile actor, who has played a lead character in the unique musical play.

The show will release on the feast of nativity (September 8, 2021) on Daijiworld’s OTT platform ‘Localwood’.

Fr Alban D’Souza, rector, St Lawrence Basilica, Fr Denis D Sa, Walter Nandalike, lead actor of the play, Meena Rebimbus, Vishwas Rebimbus, Charleen Rebimbus, Roger Rebimbus, Vijay Monteiro, cinematographer, and Guruprasad Acharya, editor inaugurated the show by lighting the lamp.

Fr Alban blessed the project with a prayer and wished the success for the show.

Lauding the project, Fr Denis said, “Today, we are going to experience the 281st Wilfy Nite in a unique way. We all know that the Covid-19 has changed our lifestyle. We are compelled to change ourselves with ideas and innovations which make us comfortable in our homes. As per the formula, reading the science of the time, the Rebimbus family thought something different to showcase the 281st Wilfy Nite. The decision of releasing the show on Localwood App is apt and it will help to take the show to every corner of the world. Meanwhile, it is the time to remember Wilfy, a legend of Konkani."

Sharing his experience in the project, Walter Nandalike said, “Vishwas and Charleen put their heart and soul for 'Mog Mulyar'. They tried their best for a quality oriented show and they have achieved success. Initially, the producers approached me for a small role, but later they changed it into a full-length character. I spent 18 days with the ‘Mog Mulyar’ team and I am fully satisfied with the output.

“It is our duty to support the producers by watching the show. Buying a ticket will lend a helping hand to the producers. They have put a lot of efforts and spent for the project. So I hereby request all to buy tickets and watch the show at their homes.

“In addition, the cinematographer is eligible for the all applause for his dedication and innovative ideas on this project. Being an experienced cameraman, he did a very good job and proved that he can bring class output in the Konkani entertainment industry through his cinematography skills,” he said.

Vishwas Rebimbus thanked the producers, singers, actors, crew and everyone who was involved in the ‘Mog Mulyar’ project.

Dolphy Saldanha compered the event.

Mog Mulyar, a lyrical ballad, focuses on letting the eternal lyrics talk, the music sing and the camera records human feelings in an uninterrupted way. The music of Wilfy is as unique as their lyric emerges from the Mangalurean soil through the chirping of the nightingale. The human voices and dialogues fill the silence of the simple lyrics that are all the more charming because one associates it with Konkani music, with the emotions of human feelings, the raucous of Baila beats and the risqué songs that come out of the Konkani’s womb. These songs numbering 16 are about the everyday lives of people, the pains and sorrows of the intoxicated lives and the nostalgia of those who migrate to distant lands in search of employment.

The storyline is that of a businessman (played by Walter Nandalike) lost in the current pandemic situation, who is hovering between living and dying but having a glimmer of hope with a vision looking for true love with a passion for life.

Tickets within India are priced at Rs 199 only, outside India $5. You can pre book it directly on the Localwood app or collect the tickets from below places:

Mangaluru: Jerosa Company, Milagres, Hampankatta; Gem and Co, Milagres, Hampankatta; Konkan Traders, Milagres, Hampankatta; Vas and Sons, Vas Bakery, Bendore.

Udupi: Jaes Wheels, Udupi; Kishoo Enterprises, Udupi; Mayur Studio, Brahmavar; Mangala Store, Kundapur.

Contact: +91 9880092430, +91 9731531232

Download the Localwood app using the below links:

Android Users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=biz.atconline.localwood

IOS Users: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/localwood-daijiworld/id1563895115