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Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
Dubai, Oct 9: ‘Sangon Mugdana Kalakar’, a troupe of young and talented artistes from Mangalore, residing in Dubai, presented Pradeep Barboza Paladka’s comedy thriller drama ‘Soglem Divnchem Thanem’ at Emirates Theatres, Dubai on Friday October 8 at 5 pm in front of a packed audience.
The event began with a welcome dance performed by the members of Feat Beat Dance Troupe, Dubai, followed by the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries Lawrence and Gracy D'Souza of Al Reyan Metallics, Joseph Mathias of Merit Frieght Systems, Fr Rodson, assistant parish priest of St Michael’s Church, Sharjah, Andrew Aranha and Edward Barboza.
Joseph Mathias, in his address appreciated the efforts of the young talents to keep Konkani alive and wished them the best.
Comedy King Francis Fernandes Cascia, a popular personality among Konkani lovers, was felicitated by Lawrence and Gracy D'Souza, Edward Barboza and Joseph Mathias for his service to the community and in recognition of his achievements.
Vinay Pinto of Sangon Mugdana Kalakar troupe, read out the ‘Manpothr’ and Apolin Peris handed it over to Francis Cascia. Speaking on the occasion, Cascia acknowledged the gesture and expressed his gratitude.
Reny Nazareth read out the report. Sponsors of the event Al Reyan Metallics, Ronald Colaco and family, Andrew Aranha and family, Daijiworld.com,105.4 Radio Spice, Merit Freights Systems, Humaid Al Suwaidi Real Estate, Integrated Freights, Mosaco Shipping, Perfect Industries Group, D'Souza Trading LLC, Mendis Brothers Moodbidri, Elegant Star Décor, Alfred Turning and Steel Workshop LLC, Niagra International Wood Industry LLC, Sneha Fernandes and family were honoured during the course of the event.
Children attired in colourful costumes danced to the tunes of Bollywood numbers, choreographed by the talented Arun Lobo of Feat Beat Dance Troupe, Dubai.
The high point of the event was the well-executed comedy thriller ‘Soglem Divnchem Thanem,’ performed by the young talented actors of Sangon Mugdana Kalakar. The play was written and directed by renowned director Pradeep Barboza of Paladka, who has six other dramas under his belt, all of which have been immensely popular in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Mangalore.
A brilliantly written script, perfect comic timing and superb acting by the artistes won the hearts of the theatre lovers who gathered in huge numbers. The story portrays the culture of a village, depicted beautifully with a blend of comedy and tragedy, with additional scenes to make the play more spicy. The hall management for the event was carried out by the members of 'Konkan Yuva.'
Cyril Baptist provided the music for the drama. The title song was rendered by Arun D' Almeida.
All the artistes were felicitated on the occasion.
A sum of Rs 50,000 was donated to the family of Santhosh Fernandes, who has been lying in the hospital paralyzed for the past 16 months. A sum of Rs 25,000 was handed over to the family of Naveen Mendonca, who is undergoing treatment at Rashid Hospital, Dubai.
Uttam Menezes compered the event.