Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (RJP)
Mangaluru, Mar 19: The countdown has begun for the mega religious drama ‘Somiya Tum Khaim Vethai'' which will be staged on March 22 at 6 pm at St Agnes Special School grounds in the city.
The drama is being presented by United Friends Bejai as part of its silver jubilee celebrations.
The story of the drama is based on the life and death of St Peter, one of the greatest disciples of Jesus. ''Somiya tum khaim vethai'' means ‘Lord where are you going? - a question St Peter posed to Jesus during one of the conversations between them. As per the Bible, Jesus had replied to St Peter, "Where I go, you cannot follow me now. But you will follow later.
Fr Rony Serrao from St Joseph’s Seminary has written the script of the drama and also penned the lyrics. Joel Pereira has scored the music.
As many as 12 special stages are being erected for this mega religious play and the stage setting is done by Alwyn Bajal. Giriappa Idya is the makeup manager. Chris Electronics and Arun Electricals are providing sounds and lights respectively.
The drama will include the depiction of the great fire of Rome city as a main attraction. The role of Emperor Nero, the last in the Julio-Claudian dynasty, is also portrayed with persecution of early Christians.
Renowned director Dolla (Adolphus Cutinha) is the director of the drama and Claude D’souza is his assistant.
Around 100 actors, who include the who is who of Konkani drama world, are acting in the drama. This is one of the biggest dramas staged on Mangaluru soil.
About United Friends
The United Friends Bejai is a group of friends with a difference. Like most young friends'' groups of yesteryears, they also started their group with the intention of promoting sports. Later, they felt they needed to do more, and the passion they shared for charity spurred them to undertake several social works.
Now after a quarter century, United Friends has become a giant service-oriented organization without seeking any publicity. The group does not want to mark the jubilee with unnecessary celebrations. They have decided to stick to their motto of charity with more social work during the jubilee year.
''Somiya Tum Khaim Vethai'' drama will be webcast LIVE on daijiworld.com from 6 pm on March 22.