Media Release
Dubai, May 15: Konkani’s lone theatre repertory Kalakul, promoted by Mandd Sobhann, presented two Konkani plays at Emirates Theatre here on Friday, May 12.
Classic play ‘Sunem Mazar Hasta’ by Cha Fra D’Costa and popular drama ‘Santanam’ by Arun Raj Rodrigues were presented in front of the houseful Konkani drama lovers. Both the plays were directed by Christopher D’souza, Ninasam who has revolutionized Konkani theatre through various innovative dramas and projects.
The first play ‘Sunem Mazar Hasta’ is a story of a scientist who has spent several decades in the gulf countries and has returned to Mangaluru. The story revolves around scientist’s wife and three children who were left behind in Mangaluru when the scientist was working in gulf countries. The scientist experiences nightmares and during the climax scene the drama leaves the audience with several questions and several answers.
The audiences are allowed to interpret the moral of the play by connecting the dots. This play evinces the rich literature penned down by Cha Fra which also throws light on usual dilemmas faced by the foreign returned husbands.
The drama was presented in a stylized manner along with the movements of Yakshagana. The drama evinces the growth of Konkani theatre and the audiences were stunned by the capabilities of the artists backed by contemporary music and lights.
The second drama ‘Santanam’ narrates the life of a retired army person who is working as an agriculturist in Mangaluru. Santanam, the major character in the drama controls his seven children without giving any freedom to them. The children are aggrieved by the disciplinary rules imposed by their father. The story takes serious turns when the children decide to escape from their father’s abuses.
The drama ended with the touching message and the audience appreciated the play for its humorous script ending with a good message relevant to the present time.
The artistes Clanwin Fernandes, Rohan Adkabare, Frivita D’Souza, Flavia Rodrigues, Jackson D’Cunha, Vikas Preetham Lasrado, Swarna Rita Veigas, Ashel Maria D’Silva, Jaison Alwyn Pinto grabbed appreciations for their outstanding performances.
Rohan Lobo Kalakul provided music for ‘Santanam’ whereas Jackson D’Cunha provided music for ‘Sunem Mazar Hasta’. Malcon Rego Kalakul handled make-up department and Christopher D'souza Ninasam operated lights during the plays.
Broadway events provided lights and sound to the twin plays. The stage settings and logistics were arranged by Reliable Fabricators LLC.
Maestro Events had organized the twin plays.
Konkani songs were presented by Joseph Mathias, Avith Lobo, Jenal D’souza, Lidwin Cutinho during intervals which doubled the fun and enjoyment of the evening.
Globelink West Star Shipping LLC, Merit Freight System LLC, Ivory Grand Hotel Apartments, Khain Properties, Malabar Gold, Accord Steel, Dublin Auto Spare Parts, UAE Exchange, Xpress Money, Standard Engineering & Fabrication, Canara Restaurant, Golden Grain Foodstuff, Rapid Freight, Ujala Restaurant, Country Club, Maestro Events, Air India Express, Fortune Group of Hotels were the sponsors of this event and the representatives of these companies were felicitated by Raju Francis. Raju Francis Fernandes was the main sponsor of the event who was felicitated by Alwyn Pinto and James Mendonca from Maestro Events during the brief stage program.
Raju Francis Fernandes in his message hailed the organizers and artists in putting up this event for the Konkani lovers in Dubai.
At the end of the twin plays the artistes of Kalakul were felicitated along with the director Christopher D’Souza Ninasam and team director Arun Raj Rodrigues.
Young and energetic Melwin Kalakul compered the event and won appreciation from the audiences.
The programme began by lighting the lamp by the dignitaries present on the dais. Raju Francis Fernandes, Joseph Mathias, Alwyn Pinto, James Mendonca, Lilly, Arun Raj Rodrigues and Christopher D’souza Ninasam were present for the inaugural ceremony. Alwyn Pinto welcomed the gathering.
Daijiworld was the media partner of the twin plays.