Dolla Mangalore conferred Karavali Konkans Award; drama thrills audience


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (DV)

Mangalore, Aug 16: The Karavali Konkans Kala Award for this year was bestowed on noted theatre personality, Comedy King Adolphus Cutinho, popularly known as Dolla Mangalore, at a ceremony held at Don Bosco hall here on Friday August 15.

The event also saw the staging of 'Ucharn Sangtha', a thrilling social drama written by Joel Pereira and directed by Dolla Mangalore.

The award was presented to Dolla by Fr Pius James D'Souza, superior of St Joseph Monastery, Carmel Hill. Dolla's wife Valentine too was called on to the stage offered a bouquet.

In his address, Fr Pius said that there were two ways that people employ to come up in life - while some do so by putting others down, some achieve success by taking others along with them. "Karavali Konkans is moving forward by taking everyone together. Though we are independent, the community is inter-dependent," he said.

Lauding the organizers for their efforts and achievements, he said, "I congratulate all the artistes of the drama. The effort put in by the members of Karavali Konkans is highly commendable, they have contributed towards the development of the community through their work."

Abu Dhabi-based entrepreneur Leo Rodrigues said, "I have closely followed the achievements of Karavali Konkans. They have been honouring Konkani artistes since many years, and doing a good job in promoting the language and its culture. Today the hall is filled with theatre lovers, and this in itself is a fine achievement of Karavali Konkans."

Acknowledging the honour, Dolla Mangalore jokingly said that he was in hospital and 'Yamraj' had come to take him, but since he had to receive the honour by Karavali Konkans, Yamraj agreed to erase his name from the list. All this in fact was a dream he had, Dolla added.

Leslie Rego, president of Karavali Konkans, welcomed the gathering while secretary Claude D'Souza proposed the vote of thanks. Amora Monteiro compered the event.

After the award presentation ceremony, it was time for 'Ucharn Sangtha' drama staged by the members of Karavali Konkans. Over the next two-and-a-half hours, the packed audience were treated to stunning performances and gripping suspense that kept them on the edge of their seats throughout.

The drama revolved around the theme of infidelity and how it can affect a family. The narrator, a role executed wonderfully by Leslie Rego, also plays the lead. The mystery unravelled before the audience steadily, with the narrator filling the connecting links in the plot between scenes. Aloysius D'Souza and Alwyn D'Sa played the roles of the narrator's brothers, while Meera Pinto enacted the role of the mother. Rovina D'Almeida was the female lead. All the main as well as supporting actors rendered fantastic performances that evoked appreciation from the audience. The lights and sound effects complemented the action on stage and further enhanced the overall presentation. All in all, it was an evening to remember.

  

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nantur/Chicago

    Mon, Aug 18 2014

    Congratulations Dolla you are the best and you well deserve this recognition. God bless you always.

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  • Sujith Pinto, Kadri

    Sat, Aug 16 2014

    Congratulations to Karavali Konkans on providing such a fantastic, fun filled, thrill & suspense drama.. I truly enjoyed the entire drama along with my family.. Outstandinnnnn work by Allwyn Veigas.. Truly loved your Role!! My fren Leslie Rego, you too were mind blowing.. Not to forget, Joel Pereira Hats Off to you for your story.......!!!!

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  • ujwal, mangalore

    Sat, Aug 16 2014

    Excellent Performance by all artistes.A drama well written. Minute details were taken care.
    Wishing Karavali Konkans all the best and hoping to have many more such plays.

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  • Ronnie Gomes, Kadri, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 16 2014

    Congratulations Dolla on conferring the Karavali Konkans Awards. And about drama "Ucharn Sangtha" - it was superb.One of the best dramas I have seen so far. All actors have done justice to their job but Leslie Rego & Alwyn were excellent/outstanding. Dialogues were of high standard (but medicine for abortion could have been avoided!)Every minute things have taken care of. Kudos to Karavani Konkans for their superb job.

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  • Ronald Tauro, Bejai, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 16 2014

    Congratulations of Dolla bab. The drama was superb hit. Hats of to our good friend Joel Periera for his efforts in writing such a good meaningful drama. I truly enjoyed every moment of it. Everyone acted so well. Leslie and Alwyn Ranipur were outstanding. God bless Karavali Konkans. Well organized. All the best for the future.

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  • Walter Lasrado, Nakre/Malad (West),Mumbai 400 095

    Sat, Aug 16 2014

    Congratulations Dolla. May
    God bless you with good health and long life.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sat, Aug 16 2014

    Congratulations Dolla bab, on receiving this prestigious Karavali Konkans Award. Wish you many more awards in future. Stay blessed.... God bless you and your fly.

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