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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Aug 27: Winners of Konkani comedy show 'Hasyancho Paavs' season 3, presented by Daijiworld 24x7 channel in association with United Friends, Bejai, were awarded in a grand ceremony held at Forum Fiza Mall here Saturday, August 26.
'Comedy Express Kulshekar' won the reality show and took home a cash prize of Rs 50,000, while 'Comedy Kateelche Kuvor' won the second prize of Rs 30,000, and 'The Expression Sasthan' bagged the third prize carrying Rs 20,000 cash prize. All of them were awarded trophies too. The best actor award was won by Sujatha Andrade, member of 'The Expression Sasthan'.
Renowned veteran dramatist, actor and director Francis Fernandes Cascia, who was the chief guest, formally inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp along with other dignitaries, namely NRI entrepreneur and movie producer Frank Fernandes, NRI enterprenuer James Mendonca, actor and writter Dayan D'Souza, Mukamar, president of United Friends Bejai Nirmal D'Souza, and secretary of United Friends Bejai Robin Cutinha.
Addressing the gathering, Francis Fernandes Cascia said, "I congratulate the organisers and all the teams who participated in season 3. Laughter is natural for humans, but very few people have the talent to make others laugh. It is a tough job.
"Daijiworld TV and United Friends, Bejai have given an opportunity to our young artistes to showcase their talents, and because of them, the entire world is watching the acting skills of our talents. I salute them. These types of shows always help our language and community to grow," he added.
Frank Fernandes said, "Hasyancho Pavs means 'rain of comedy' but now with season 3, it has become the 'nourishment of comedy'. The show has won high appreciation from the Konkani world. Thousands of viewers are watching this show. Nowadays we can see many in the entertainment media giving more importance to comedy. They know that people have many problems and only laughter can bring them relief. I congratulate all the participants of this show. "
Founder and managing director of Daijiworld Media Walter Nandalike welcomed the gathering and said, "With this award ceremony we are going to complete season 3 of 'Hasyancho Paavs'. Many Konkani talents have been discovered through this show. Many talents who participated in seasons first and second got opportunities in serials, movies and stage shows. But we got many comments and opinions from various corners that the performance level this time was lower than the previous shows. But the teams that reached the final round have done very well. I congratulate all the teams and the artistes. Do not forget the stage which made you popular. Be humble about your talent as well as in your conduct in the world of art. I thank United Friends Bejai for their involvement and all the judges of this show."
Dayan D'Souza said, "I congratulate all the contestants on taking part in this competition. There are three categories of people who are recognised more than others - politicians, donors and artistes. Politicians are respected only when they are in power, donors only when they donate, but artistes alway get respect. An artiste should have commitment and perseverance. I have watched all the episodes and I feel that there is need for improvement in the script and direction. If script is good, the entire play becomes good and it gives extra mileage to the artistes. Our teams should learn more about script writing. I congratulate Walter Nandalike and United Friends, Bejai on organizing such a reality show."
On behalf judges, Dolla Mangaluru and Fr Vijay Victor Machado thanked the organizers and congratulated all the participants.
Frank Fernandes and James Mendonca handed over mementos to technical and organizing teams as a token of appreciation. Sheldon Crasta compered the programme.