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Doha, Jan 15: Record breaking Konkani Movie 'Noshibacho Khell' was screened successfully with a houseful show in Doha on Friday, January 13 at the Westend Park Cinema, Asian Town Industrial Area at 3.30 pm.
Konkani people of Doha were the first ones to witness the movie among the GCC countries, and also, it was great opportunity to meet and interact with producer Henry D'Silva and actors Ester Noronha and Elton Mascarenhas.
A short felicitation program hosted by Reena Castelino was held during the intermission, coordinator of the organising committee Aloysius D'Souza welcomed the gathering, and spiritual director of the Konkani speaking community of Qatar Fr Anand Castelino congratulated the producer and actors of the movie on their hard work in bringing out this excellent movie for the love of Konkani.
Ester Noronha won the hearts of the audience with her talk in Konkani where she spoke all about her journey in Konkani and her contribution towards the language. Producer Henry D'Silva gave a good overview to the audience on how he thought and went about in producing this movie, the support that he got from the Konkani people and the financial aspects involved in order to make this movie a success.
GVOM-Season 5 first runner-up Carol D'Souza was honoured by Ester and Clement Fernandes was honoured by Elten. Sponsor Raju Bangera who wholeheartedly supports Konkani programmes in Qatar was felicitated by Fr Anand Castelino.
Daijiworld Television managing director Alexis Castelino released the Konkani music album 'Istageeth' produced by Lawrence D'Souza. Committee members Prakash Noronha, Simon D'Silva, Jerald D'Souza, Vincy Lobo, and sponsor Franky Quadros were present for the stage programme. Ladies team comprising of Riana Pinto, Gracy Danthy, Clara D’souza, Daphney Lobo, Dolly Vas, Shalini Mendonca, Divya Noronha, Della Rego, Merlyn D'Souza and Janet Rego welcomed the guests with flowers. Trailor of the upcoming movie of Ester, 'Sofiya' under the banner of Janet Productions, was played on the occasion.
The audience wholeheartedly congratulated the producer, director, actors and all involved in the movie for all their efforts in making this movie and presenting it to all the Konkani people spread across the world.
Organizing committee of the movie under the able leadership of Aloysius D'Souza put in their heart and soul for screening this movie in Qatar. The team had been working for the past two months in making all the arrangements for the movie as the main motto of the committee is to support and promote Konkani language and keep it alive in Qatar. Above all, the committee was appreciated for its efforts in donating the proceeds of the movie towards the education of needy children in Mangaluru.
Daijiworld.com and Daijiworld24x7 were the media partners of the event.